The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship will be awarding another twenty-five $5,000 scholarships this year. Awardees will be notified by end of day, August 3st. These $5,000 scholarships support those who are working toward and committed to making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS and/or advancing health, racial, and social justice.
Scholarship Details
- Supports young activists in health and social justice fields
- Strives for equity and expanded visibility for diverse activists
- Over $600,000 awarded to 154 scholars since 2009
- Generously supported by Gilead Sciences and other partners
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to current or incoming undergraduate students (27 and younger)
- Enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university
- Engaged in health and social justice activism, beyond just HIV/AIDS
Application Process
- Determine if your activism aligns with the scholarship’s goals
- Apply as a current or incoming undergraduate student in the U.S.
- Submit your application highlighting your activism and aspirations
HIV/AIDS is a disease that intersects with social justice issues, such as discrimination, economic inequality, and human rights. Social justice initiatives can help fight HIV/AIDS by addressing these issues and improving access to healthcare. Therefore, our scholarship is not exclusive to HIV/AIDS work and activism. If your work is change making in other areas of health, racial, or social justice, please consider applying!