Expressions by Walgreens, focuses on educating, empowering, and equipping young individuals and their communities with the knowledge and resources to address issues affecting teens today.
Scholarship Details
- The Walgreens Expressions Challenge Initiative offers a creative outlet for high school students to express themselves on serious topics, enhancing their connection to peers and community.
- Artistic expression combined with research empowers students to influence positively, using their voices to address topics like bullying, self-esteem, and sexual responsibility.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, aged 13 to 18, enrolled in high school.
- Not open to professional artists or anyone deriving 20% of their income from artistic services, Walgreens employees, or their immediate family members.
Application Process
- Choose a topic that impacts you personally, such as social media influence, cyberbullying, or mental health, among others.
- Select from one of four categories: Spoken Word, Visual Arts, Media Arts, or Creative Writing, to submit your entry.
- Submit your entry by March 31st, ensuring it adheres to the guidelines including originality, English language, and avoiding explicit content.
Who Should Apply
High school students looking for a platform to creatively express their thoughts on critical issues impacting their generation should apply. This challenge is ideal for those wishing to make a difference through art, addressing subjects from self-esteem to social justice, and more.
