Mental Health Education Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Seasons in Malibu

Overview

Description: Seasons in Malibu sponsors a scholarship to raise awareness of the causes, consequences and treatment of addiction. The scholarship targets students entering college or currently enrolled in higher education and seeks essays that illuminate why addiction is increasing and how it can be addressed. Submissions may be personal narratives or researched essays that contribute thoughtful perspectives on the topic. The program aims to encourage informed discussion and support students who explore solutions to the addiction crisis.

• Sponsored by Seasons in Malibu to increase awareness of addiction issues
• Targets college-bound and enrolled students
• Accepts personal and research-based essays

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in high school, college, or university, or be students entering college. The scholarship is open to students of any major who can thoughtfully address the topic of addiction. Proof of enrollment may be required as part of the application process. Ineligible applicants are those not meeting full-time student status or enrollment criteria.

• Full-time enrollment required (high school, college, or university)
• Open to all majors
• Enrollment verification may be requested

Award Details

Award Value: The scholarship awards $1,500 to successful essay applicants. The funds are intended to support the recipient's higher education expenses. Specific award distribution details and the number of awards per round are determined by the sponsor and will be announced with winners. Recipients should confirm any tax reporting responsibilities associated with the award.

• $1,500 scholarship amount
• Funds support higher education expenses
• Award distribution details announced with winners

Application Timeline

Application Timeline: There are two submission periods each year. Round 1 accepts submissions from January 1 to May 31, with winners announced on July 1. Round 2 accepts submissions from July 1 to November 30, with winners announced on December 31. Applicants must submit by the close of a round to be considered for that round’s award.

• Round 1: Jan 1–May 31; winners announced July 1
• Round 2: Jul 1–Nov 30; winners announced Dec 31
• Submit by round deadlines to be eligible

Essay Requirements

Prompt: Essays should address why the nation is facing an addiction crisis, the consequences for individuals and society, and how the crisis can be remedied at both individual and societal levels. Submissions may take the form of personal stories or researched analyses and should provide insight or actionable recommendations. Follow any formatting, length, and submission instructions provided by the sponsor when applying. Clear, well-supported writing is preferred.

• Answer three core questions about causes, consequences, and remedies
• Personal accounts and research-based essays are both accepted
• Adhere to sponsor’s formatting and submission guidelines

Privacy and Data Use

Data Use: Participation constitutes consent to use personal information for administering the scholarship and for reporting to tax authorities when required. The sponsor will not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Personal data will be used only for purposes related to the scholarship and compliance. Applicants should review any additional privacy notices provided during the application process.

• Consent required for scholarship administration and tax reporting
• No sharing of personal information for marketing
• Data used only for scholarship-related purposes