First in the Family Humanist Forward Freethought Scholarship

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  • Before You Begin

  • This award is available to graduating high school seniors who live in the U.S. and identify as atheist, agnostic, humanist and/or secular, and are accepted into two or four-year colleges. Preference is given to Black/African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American students.
    Students who are (or have been) in foster care, homeless, undocumented, disabled and/or LGBTQI+ are encouraged to apply.

    BEFORE COMPLETING ONLINE APPLICATION, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS READY TO UPLOAD:

    1. Please submit a typed two-paragraph essay (between 500-700 words) on the following:

       Humanism is based on the belief that every human being should be treated equitably regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and disability status. Secular humanism holds that human beings, not gods, are solely responsible for creating social change. Why do you identify as non-religious/secular and what humanist issue(s) are you passionate about addressing in your community? How might secular humanism make a positive difference in creating social change? What specific issues or causes have you addressed in your community that could be characterized as humanist?

      *IF YOUR ESSAY DOES NOT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE PROMPT, AND/OR RELIES HEAVILY ON AI, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU ARE NOT A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED*
    2. A letter of recommendation from an advisor/teacher. (You can attach a separate page listing your participation in school and/or community-based organizations if this is not included in your advisor/teacher letter.
    3. A copy of your Admission letter to your 2 or 4 year college