The Race to End the Stigma Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that aims to support students who are working to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The program is sponsored by The Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a law firm that specializes in healthcare law.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit an essay of up to 1,500 words on the topic of mental health stigma and its impact on individuals and society.
The scholarship award is $1,000, and winners are selected based on the quality of their essay, academic achievement, and community involvement in mental health advocacy. The scholarship is awarded annually, and applications typically open in the fall with a deadline in the spring.
The Race to End the Stigma Scholarship Program aims to support students who are committed to ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues and promoting mental health awareness and education in their communities.