March 6, 2007
Award Amount: $1000 dollars First Prize, $500 Second Prize
Deadline Date: July 1, 2007 (Scholarship winner to announced at the National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.)
Applicable Majors: All fields of study
Description:
The NAAFA Merit Scholarship Essay Contest is open to NAAFA members (in good standing for 12 months previous) who are furthering their education at a community/junior college, college or university during the 2007/2008 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 2007
(3) Personal Fat Activism
(4) Another fat related topic upon approval
Additional information:
In addition to the $1000 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. Please email karabrewerallen@NAAFA.org for additional information and requirements.
Founded in 1969, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support.
On the web: http://www.naafa.org
For more information contact:
e-mail: karabrewerallen@NAAFA.org