Provided by National AIDS Memorial
The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship is a $5,000 award that supports the school costs of young activists and non-profit changemakers who work in their communities, and who carry Pedro’s torch forward in the struggles for social and health justice. This scholarship is not exclusive to HIV/AIDS work and activism. If you are urgently working on progressive change-making in other areas of health or social justice, apply now!
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
204 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a current or incoming undergraduate student (ages 27 and younger)
Enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university
Working toward making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS and/or advancing health equity and social justice
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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