Due Mar 1, 2027

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000

Eligibility

Location
United States
Education level
Undergraduate
Age
Age up to 27

About this scholarship

Current or incoming U.S. undergraduate students age 27 or younger who are young activists working on social or health justice, including HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and public health, may apply to the National AIDS Memorial.

Awards of $5,000 are offered. Recipient count varies by cycle.

Applicants submit an online application with proof of enrollment or acceptance and a short video of no more than five minutes introducing themselves and their justice work. The scholarship is not limited to HIV/AIDS activism.

The fund honors Pedro Zamora and supports changemakers carrying forward his legacy of health and social justice.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Proof of current enrollment or acceptance.
  • Short video of no more than five minutes introducing the applicant and their justice work.
  • Short video of no more than five minutes
  • Proof of acceptance or current enrollment
  • Submit an online application.
  • Social or health justice work may include HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, or public health; HIV/AIDS activism is not required.