Scholarship Name:
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness” College Scholarship
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Scholarship Description:
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Scholarship offered by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to high school students.
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Award Amount:
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$500.00 – $5,000.00
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Number of Scholarships:
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Ten (10) awards
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Application Required:
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Yes
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Official Transcript Required:
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N/A
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References and Letter of Recommendations Required:
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N/A
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Interview Required:
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No
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Original Essay Required:
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Yes
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Additional Requirements and Information:
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1) Must be currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military, home-school or other high school in the U.S. (if not currently enrolled, please explain extenuating circumstances); 2) Must plan to attend an accredited college or university upon graduation; 3) Personal statement required; 4) Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:
o How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life
o What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease
5) Transcript(s) required; 6) Scholarships awarded as follows:
o Winner: $5000.00
o 1st runner-up: $2,500.00
o 2nd runner-up: $1,000.00
o Honorable Mentions: $500.00
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Renewable:
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No
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Term:
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Location:
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Nationwide (US)
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Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):
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Online application, Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
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Additional Applicant Requirements:
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Must be a graduating high school senior
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Category (Select all that apply):
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Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Disability
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Web Site:
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https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/2608-2/
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Point of Contact:
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10001
Attention: AFA Teens College Scholarship
Website: http://www.afateens.org
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Deadline:
February 15 (NLT 11:59 p.m.) (receipt date) (annually)
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Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).