Teen Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship Essay Competition

Q: When is the deadline for Teen Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship Essay Competition?

The deadline is February 15, 2027.

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Funding Amount

$5,000 grand prize; $2,500 first runner-up; $1,500 second runner-up; $500 honorable mention

Deadline

February 15, 2027

313 days left

Grant Type

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Overview

Teen Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship Essay Competition

Funder: Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)

Purpose: Provides financial assistance and an outlet for high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer's disease to express themselves and support their college education.

Geographic Scope: United States (open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents)

Key Information:

Annual scholarship competition for college-bound high school seniors

AFA has awarded over $200,000 in total scholarships to date

Last year (2018), AFA awarded $25,000 in scholarships with over 3,000 submissions

One grand prize of $5,000

First runner-up prize of $2,500

Second runner-up prize of $1,500

Honorable mention prizes of $500

Eligibility:

Must be a high school senior

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Must enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline

Existing college students are not eligible

Focus Areas:

Essays must demonstrate how Alzheimer's disease has impacted applicant's life

Essays should describe what applicant has learned about themselves, their family, and/or their community in the face of coping with the illness

Target: teens facing caregiving responsibilities for a parent, grandparent, or other loved one with Alzheimer's; those considering healthcare careers

Contact Information:

Phone: 866-232-8484

Website: www.youngleadersofafa.org/

How to Apply

Application Process

Essay Requirements:

Length: 1,200-1,500 words

Topic: How Alzheimer's disease has impacted your life and what you have learned about yourself, your family, and/or your community in the face of coping with the illness

Submission Methods:
1. Online application form via website
2. Mail to: Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Attention: AFA Teens College Scholarship

Deadline: February 15 (postmark deadline for mailed applications)

Required Materials:

Completed essay (1,200-1,500 words)

Application form

Eligibility Verification:

Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Must be entering a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline

Cannot be an existing college student

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