Award Amount: $500
Deadline Date: August 1, 2004
(Scholarship winner to be announced at the National Convention in Newark,
New Jersey.)
Description:
The NAAFA Merit Scholarship Essay Contest is open to NAAFA members who are
furthering their education at a community/junior college, college or
university during the 2004/2005 school year.
Applicants must write a 700 to 1000 word essay on one of the following
topics:
(1) How NAAFA has changed my life and personal education goals
(2) The importance of fat acceptance in the year 2004
(3) Personal Fat Activism
(4) Another fat related topic on approval
Additional information:
The deadline for this award is August 1, 2004.
Contact [email hidden] for more info.
Applicable Majors: All fields of study
In addition to the $500 merit scholarship awarded, the winner will also
receive a free membership renewal to NAAFA for one year.
Essays will be judged on relevance, creativity and clarity, as well
as grammar, writing mechanics and structure.