Mumbai: In honor of the late Anant Rangaswami, a revered journalist and key figure in advertising, Miami Ad School is excited to announce the Anant Rangaswami Scholarship. This two-year program, valued at INR 50 lakhs, offers a unique opportunity for aspiring creatives.
Anant Rangaswami, who passed away in May 2022, was a prominent voice in journalism and advertising. He served as the Editor of Melt, CNBC TV18’s Storyboard, and was the founding editor of Campaign India. His career also included leadership roles at TBWA, Star TV, Sony’s SET, and BCCL’s Times Television. Recently, he co-authored the book *Open House* with Piyush Pandey.
The Anant Rangaswami Scholarship provides access to Miami Ad School’s portfolio course in copywriting and art direction, starting 15 October 2024. It includes a one-year international internship with over 100 global companies and agencies, including Google, Meta, Apple, and Coca-Cola, as well as renowned agencies like Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, and Wieden+Kennedy.
Applications for this prestigious scholarship close on 30 September 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot. Miami Ad School, recognized as the world’s most awarded school and the Future Lions School of the Year at Cannes Lions 2022, continues to lead in excellence across advertising disciplines.
Speaking about the scholarship, Prabhakar Mundkur, Advisory Director, Miami Ad School, said, “Anant Rangaswami, veteran journalist and darling of the advertising industry has left an indelible mark on all of us. His career was a blazing trail of meeting all the advertising giants. He could place a call as easily to Sir Martin Sorrell as he could to Piyush Pandey and he was equally comfortable with both of them. In his memory, The Miami Ad School is offering a INR 50 lakhs scholarship for their next portfolio course in copywriting and art direction starting 15 October 2024. Only incidentally Anant was also on the Advisory Board of Miami Ad School and therefore it is appropriate that the school acknowledges his contribution. The Miami ad School is at the heart of advertising and marketing in 15 countries around the world.”
Mundkur added, “Every year, Miami Ad School students sweep award shows around the world. Think of AKQA’s Cannes’ Future Lions, Clios, D&AD, Graphis, New York Festivals, and the One Show. Our award cabinet is full and it keeps on growing. In 2022, we were also named the Cannes Future Lions School of the Year. This year we pay a tribute to Anant with the Anant Rangaswami Scholarship. To encourage more young people to join the profession. Young people are the architects of our future and the driving force behind progress and positive change. We want to create the next influx of great creative directors around the world. Anant will always remain in our hearts and we will cherish his memory forever.”
