Drug Abuse Education Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation
Introduction
In 2005 the foundation launched The Drug Abuse Education Scholarship Program to encourage conversations about drug-free living among young people nationwide. This yearly scholarship honors exemplary high school seniors whose personal choices and academic commitments position them for future success. Recipients receive a cash award to be applied toward their college expenses. Candidates are judged on community or school service involvement, planned educational goals, high school grade point average, two recommendations, and a written proposal outlining an effective drug-abuse prevention education program for their school or community.
Eligibility and application requirements
1. Applicants must be enrolled as high school seniors at the time of application.
2. Candidates should have engaged in noteworthy community service during the previous year. Service may take place at school or in the wider community and can include extracurricular involvement and volunteer activities.
3. The applicant must attest that every portion of the application was completed personally by him or her.
4. Responses must be clear and well-written, using correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling so reviewers can readily understand the applicant’s ideas.
5. The written essay must present a practical, educational drug-abuse prevention program for the applicant’s school or community; this essay is a required element of evaluation.
6. Two letters of recommendation are required that confirm the applicant’s involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or volunteer work. Each letter must be signed, dated, and clearly identify the author; letters on official letterhead are preferred.
How community service will be assessed
Reviewers will evaluate community service by looking at:
- The applicant’s specific responsibilities and level of leadership.
- Length of involvement and total hours contributed.
- The benefit or impact the activity had on those served.
- Any materials, curricula, or resources the applicant developed.
- Whether the applicant initiated new or innovative projects.