Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications By Legacy, USA

Description
The Scholarship funds will cover college tuition, books and related living expenses.Awards will be granted on a competitive basis for the following: a) a record of commitment to community service on behalf of an underserved population related to tobacco prevention and/or control and b) the best use of visual arts, media, creative writing or other creative endeavor to convey culturally appropriate health messages aimed at raising community awareness of tobacco’s harmful impact. Entries may include creative writing, a musical composition or a sample from a visual arts medium.

Eligibility

• Applicants must provide evidence of community service activities in an underserved community setting.
• Applicants must submit documentation of financial need for scholarship funds (SAR report).
• Students pursuing a course of study in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field will be considered eligible.
• Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of at least a 3.0 (B average) for the most recent academic year.

Application Procedure
Your completed application package should be sent to:
Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship Fund
Legacy
Attention: Linda R. Williams
1724 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
e‐mail: adamsscholarship@legacyforhealth.org
Telephone (202) 454‐5920/Fax (202) 454‐5775

The following documents must be included to your application:

• Applicants must submit the Student Aid Report (SAR)
• Current copies of all college transcripts or high school transcripts for High School seniors
• Personal statement
• One sample of the applicant’s originally developed health communication material
• Two letters of recommendation

The application form can be dounloaded at the website link below

Submission Deadleane
April 30th, 2012

Website Link
http://www.legacyforhealth.org/PDF/2012_Adams_scholarship_application_final.pdf