2027 Humans of Dementia Scholarship
HFC (Hilarity for Charity)
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- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Amount
- $1,500
- Closes
- Apr 2, 2027 (in 170 days)
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Amount
$1,500
Who can apply
All submissions must be original without the use of AI (all entries will be screened through AI detection tools). PHOTOS MUST BE ORIGINALS (see multi-media category if using photos of photos). You may submit up to three (3) single images. Entrants will be judged on a single image only. Still images only (no video or multimedia). Accompanying Written Brief: Must include: One paragraph about you and your relationship to the person and image(s). All content must be still—no video or animation. Carefully read the Eligibility Requirements and Rules. To Be Eligible You Must. Be enrolled in high school, college, or graduate school in the U.S. or Canada. Home-schooled students are eligible to enter. Graduate students are eligible to enter. Keep your written submissions to no more than 750 words, m...
About this opportunity
About the Scholarship: HFC's Humans of Dementia Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the U.S. and Canada who have been impacted in some way by Alzheimer's disease. This scholarship focuses on storytelling as a tool to drive awareness and inspire change about Alzheimer's disease. By focusing on the person and not the disease, Humans of Dementia aims to bring light to and elevate the conversation around Alzheimer's disease so we can reduce the stigma and shame often surrounding loved ones living with the disease. HFC awards 12 scholarships: 6 for high school students and 6 for college students. Awards for the written profile and photo essay categories include three cash awards of $1500 each, along with a Virtual Awards Reception. 2027 Submission Period Ends April 1, 202...