How much funding does Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship provide?

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

National AIDS Memorial Inc

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

Funder: National AIDS Memorial Inc (CA, US)

Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient

Recurrence: Annual

Funding Partner: Gilead Sciences (presenting partner)

Program Overview

Dedicated to continuing Pedro Zamora's legacy, this scholarship supports the school costs of young activists and non-profit changemakers who work in their communities and carry forward the torch in struggles for social and health justice.

Key Focus Areas:

Public health and health justice

HIV/AIDS research, prevention, treatment, access, and activism

Reproductive health activism

Peer education, prevention, and community resource programs

Racial justice

Immigrant rights

LGBTQ+ equality and rights

Reducing gun violence

Environmental justice

Drug policy and drug sentencing reform

Employment and economic justice

Housing and homelessness

Technology innovation that supports justice work

Note: The scholarship is not exclusive to HIV/AIDS work and activism. Young activists working on progressive change-making in other areas of health or social justice are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

Current or incoming undergraduate students (ages 27 and younger)
Enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university
Must be young activists and/or non-profit changemakers working in their communities
Program strives for equity across all lines with increased outreach to HBCUs, HSIs, and LGBTQ+ student communities

Geographic Scope

United States (must be enrolled in a U.S. institution)

Program History

Since 2009, more than $825,000 has been provided in financial support to 204 scholars through the generous support from Gilead Sciences and other partners.

Additional Benefit

AIDS Memorial Quilt Campus Display Program: For all Pedro Zamora Scholarship recipients, the National AIDS Memorial offers a free and optional AIDS Memorial Quilt Campus Display Program. Students can request to have a block of the Quilt (includes six Quilt panels) delivered and set up at their campus.

Contact Information

Steve Sagaser Email: ssagaser@aidsmemorial.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Access Application Portal: Apply directly through the online application portal at aidsmemorial.org/pedro-zamora-scholarship

2. Required Materials:
- Personal statement/essay (see plagiarism/AI detection note below)
- Application Requirements documentation (available on website)

3. Important Notes on AI and Plagiarism:
- Although ChatGPT and similar AI programs are valuable tools, they cannot replace a human voice
- The application platform uses an AI & plagiarism detection tool designed to identify plagiarism and AI use in application essay responses
- While applications will not be removed for AI usage, AI usage percentages will be noted in final decisions for awards
- Applicants should provide as much of their own voice as possible
- Unique talents, goals, values, and personality are what the selection committee is most interested in

4. Available Resources:
- Program Fact Sheet
- Application Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Video about the scholarship