Alzheimer’s Foundation of America announces the Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest for the students desiring to pursue higher education. It is an annual scholarship. High school students planning to enrol in an accredited college are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
The Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest is introduced to help succour students desiring to obtain a college scholarship. The scholarship will grant financial benefits to the winning students. The scholarship inspires students to work hard and achieve their dream careers.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a non-profit organization founded in 2002. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) mission is to provide support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and fund research for better treatment and a cure.
Brief Description
The given table shall provide additional details of the scholarship to the entrant:
| Organization | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America |
| Educational Level | High School |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $5000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | New York |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | February 15, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Essay |
Who May be Eligible?
To be eligible for the Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest, the applicant must comply with the eligibility criteria-
- The applicant must be a high school student.
- The applicant must be planning to enter an accredited college or university in 2021.
How to Apply?
The applicant asked to write an essay and fill in an application form to begin with, the application process. Required details must be entered adequately and attach the supporting documents without any negligence to apply for the scholarship essay contest.
Supporting documents
- Official transcript
- Essay of 1,200 to 1,500-word essay describes the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder.
Benefits
The winner of the Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest will receive a grand prize of $5000, with additional prizes awarded for runners. The winners will be able to pay for the educational expenses and obtain higher education. The scholarship will also help the student to overcome financial barriers.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for The Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest is Monday, February 15, 2021. Submissions received past the deadline will not be evaluated.
