Description:
No matter the school or field of study, advocating for mental health awareness and supporting students who face such struggles is crucial to building a healthier world. Whether impacted by a mental health condition first-hand or indirectly, these students show resilience and strength and should be rewarded for their courageous efforts.
This scholarship strives to encourage more open dialogues about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by fostering a network of support and encouraging a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident who has faced mental health challenges and/or is an advocate for mental health awareness may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, write about why mental health is important to you as a student and how you advocate for mental health in your community.
Requirements:
- High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Face mental health challenges and/or advocate for mental health awareness
- Essay
- Bold.org account
More Details:
https://bold.org/scholarships/mental-health-empowerment-scholarship/
Application Details:
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Essay Prompt:
Why is mental health important to you as a student? How do you advocate for mental health in your community (can be school community, home, etc.)? (400-600 words)
Selection Process:
Winners will be announced July 31, 2024
Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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