Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Grant

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Digital Responsibility
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: April 21, 2025

Summary

The Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship aims to educate students about the negative impacts of excessive screen time. With young people averaging 7.5 hours of media consumption daily, this scholarship encourages a healthier lifestyle by promoting understanding and awareness of technology addiction. Open to high school and college students, including homeschoolers, this initiative emphasizes the importance of reducing screen exposure for better mental and physical well-being.

Overview

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. For more information on technology addiction, please see these articles.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.