The HIV League Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The HIV League Scholarship is the only national scholarship for students living with HIV. It recognizes the immense potential of its scholars, and aims to build their knowledge, skills, and leadership.

Every World AIDS Day (December 1st of every year), The HIV League releases the application for the HIV League Scholarship. Each applicant may choose one of the three scholarship options when they apply:

• 2-year $7,000 scholarship for a full-time student

• 1-year $3,500 scholarship for a full-time student

• 1-year $1,500 scholarship for a part-time student

To be eligible to apply for the HIV League Scholarship, one must meet the following criteria:

• A person living with HIV/AIDS

• Matriculated as a full-time or part-time student in an institution of higher education in the United States of America or US territory for at least one year starting the Fall semester following the application submission deadline

• An unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 or the equivalent of an unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 from at least one educational institution

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Interview required
• Essay required
• Community Service Required

How To Apply

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