🌟 Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2025 | Award: $5,000
🧭 About This Scholarship
The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship honors the legacy of AIDS educator and activist Pedro Zamora by empowering the next generation of leaders committed to health equity, social justice, and human rights. This scholarship supports passionate changemakers who are using advocacy, education, and service to build more just, inclusive communities.
Whether your focus is on HIV/AIDS, racial justice, public health, LGBTQ+ rights, or any movement at the intersection of health and justice — your voice matters.
🏆 Scholarship Details
- Number of Awards: 25
- Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient
- Eligible Use: Tuition and education-related expenses
- Open To:
- Current undergraduate students
- Incoming college freshmen
- Students 27 years old or younger
- Field of Impact: Health equity, HIV/AIDS, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, social activism
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
• Be 27 years old or younger
• Be currently enrolled or accepted into a U.S. community college or four-year college/university
• Demonstrate active engagement in health or social justice activism (including but not limited to HIV/AIDS)
• Show a commitment to inclusive change and community advocacy
📄 Application Requirements
- Online Application: Complete with personal, academic, and service background
- Personal Statement: Share your story and how your activism creates change
- Proof of Enrollment: Acceptance letter or class registration
- Optional: Letters of recommendation or supporting materials that reflect your leadership
🌍 Why Apply?
Since 2009, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship has awarded over $600,000 to more than 150 student activists. If you’re passionate about transforming your community through advocacy and action — this scholarship is for you. Join a growing movement of young leaders driving progress in health and justice.
🎯 Apply now and continue Pedro Zamora’s legacy of courageous, compassionate activism.
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