The Jodi Harris Scholarship is a fully funded, prestigious opportunity designed to celebrate and continue the legacy of Jodi Harris — a visionary leader whose influence transformed marketing culture, creative excellence, and professional development at AB InBev and across the global marketing industry. This scholarship empowers emerging client-side marketers who dream big, think boldly, and want to shape the future of creativity and leadership.
🔥 Jodi Harris played a pioneering role in establishing the Marketing Culture & Capabilities function at AB InBev, strengthening creative effectiveness, global community-building, and professional growth across the organisation. Her dedication to diversity, opportunity, and opening doors for talent from all backgrounds continues through this programme.
✨ As one of the 10 selected scholars, you will embark on an exceptionally curated, fully funded experience at the world-renowned Cannes Lions Festival in France — the global home of creative excellence.
🌟 What the Scholarship Includes
✨ Fully funded trip to Cannes Lions Festival
✨ Covered accommodation, travel & allowance
✨ Brand Marketers Festival Pass (Gold Pass advantages)
✨ Exclusive access to AB InBev’s executive marketing team
✨ Private sessions, thought-leadership events & collaboration opportunities
✨ A customised festival learning programme tailored for rising senior marketers
🌟 Who Can Apply
✨ “Big dreamers” who see creativity as the engine of impact
✨ Born between 26 June 1989 and 22 June 1995
✨ Working client-side as a Manager or Senior Manager in marketing
✨ Ambition to become Senior Marketing Leader, VP, or CMO
✨ Strong curiosity, creativity, and passion for marketing excellence
🌟 Selection Process
✨ Stage 1: Application review & shortlisting by Senior Marketers at AB InBev
✨ Stage 2: Phone interview with the LIONS Jodi Harris team
✨ Stage 3: Final decision based on interview + original application
🌟 Important Dates
🗓️ Applications Open: October 2025 (00:01 GMT)
🗓️ Applications Close: 9 January 2026 (00:01 GMT)
🗓️ Applicants Notified: 22 February 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://www.canneslions.com/impact/the-jodi-harris-scholarship
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