Michael Wilkinson Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

APPILCANTS FOR ASSISTANCE MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH; A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A TEACHER, COUNSELOR, OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN EMPLOYER, MINISTER, OR ADULT FRIEND OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE, AND A 500-750 WORD ESSAY ON: "SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY HAVE A GROWING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION CRISIS. BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCES, HOW CAN YOU AFFECT CHANGE WITH YOUR GENERATION IN BATTLING THIS EPIDEMIC?"

Deadlines: APRIL 15

Restrictions: AWARDS MUST BE USED TO ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO FIGHT AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TO HELP CHANGE THE STIGMA OF ADDICTION BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATING, CREATING AWARENESS, AND BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE.

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