$5,000 Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship for HS Seniors Due 3/1

Background: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned from it. Winners are chosen based off of their essay scores. The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up. More than $350,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception. View past winning essays here.

Eligibility: Open to all current high school seniors who reside in the United States and plan to enter an accredited college/university in the U.S. in 2022.

How to Apply: Apply here by the March 1st deadline. In addition to your essay, a valid transcript from your high school must be included in your submission.