2026 Marketing and Advertising Education Summer Internship Program

MADE is an internship program for undergraduate students interested in the marketing and advertising industry. Founded by the ANA Educational Foundation, MADE connects students with internships at marketing, advertising, media companies including Ad Council, GroupM L'Oréal, IBM, Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal, Sephora, and Publicis. This paid program is designed to provide the skills, mentors, training and network to help you break into and thrive in the industry.

Core Attributes

Relentless Explorers & Learners – We are looking for students who are relentless in their pursuit to acquire knowledge and learn more about a wide variety of topics. You might love Shakespeare as much as you love an Instagram post that went viral.

Creative Storytellers – We want people who can write and speak in a way that captures the imagination of those around you. While the story itself might be fantastic, knowing how to communicate it is just as important.

Data Wonks – If you dream in decimals and thoroughly enjoy long division, you may possess one of the most coveted skills in marketing: data intelligence. Don’t fret if you’re not a math whiz, though. We simply want you to be comfortable using numbers to guide your decision making.

Critical Thinking Problem Solvers – Every day, there is a new business problem and there's no textbook with solutions to these problems. We need critical thinkers who can find ways to address problems that the industry has never faced.

Action-Orientated Collaborators– We want those who lean toward action and can follow an instinct, but who also bring people along toward that vision. Working together is just as important as knowing how to lead.

An Entrepreneurial Mindset – Do you have new ideas? We want that entrepreneurial spirit in the industry. Because of digital disruption, there are no set rules anymore.

Cultural Anthropologists – You love culture whether that be film, art, music, or just people. You observe culture as much as you want to create culture. 

Who Can Apply

The 2026 MADE Program will be open to undergraduate juniors and seniors only (graduating between May 2026 and May 2027). Current graduate students are eligible to apply for select internships.

The Application Process

Applicants will do the following:

Step 1: Submit the Basics – Complete the application form and submit a resume that includes your school, GPA, and other basic information.

Step 2: Academic Recommendation – You’ll be asked to submit a professor recommendation after completing step 1. This is so we get a sense of your intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Step 3: Recorded Digital Interview – You'll be asked to respond to several interview questions. Answers will be recorded as part of your application. We use this interview to assess your problem solving skills and your interest in the industry.

Step 4: Final Interview – If you've been selected as a program finalist, a member of our team will interview you live via our video interview platform.

Placement Rates

This is a highly competitive internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances at being placed. It's a long process and final placements can happen anywhere between September- April. MADE interns typically start their summer internship in June.

Students interested in interning with marketers (i.e., Mastercard, Sephora, Hershey, L'Oréal) must apply and complete their applications by Friday, October 17th at 11:59pm ET. 

Students interested in interning at an ad agency or media platform must apply and complete their application by Friday, January 23rd at 11:59pm ET.  A complete application is your initial submission form with your resume, an academic recommendation, and the digital interview. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit our frequently asked questions page for more info! 

Our team is hosting three informational sessions to answer any questions and share tips to stand out. Each date is listed below (Attached with RSVP link):

Session 1: September 5th at 1pm ET  

Session 2: September 16th at 1pm ET  

Session 3: October 2nd at 4pm ET 

We look forward to receiving your applications!