National Scholarship Application

Candidates
The National Scholarship Program is intended to support people who are based in the United States and in need of financial assistance. The program is meant to fund people who are affiliated with the drug policy reform and/or allied movements and have solid potential to take home new knowledge, skills, and contacts that will benefit their local work.

Important Dates

• May 27th: Application opens
• June 30th: Application closes
• August 25th: Applicants will start receiving award notifications

Application Steps

1. Select the appropriate application: Individual or Group.
   • Group applications should be submitted on behalf of organizations intending to send at least four (4) members. Group applications should be filled out by one primary point person from each organization, but the application will collect demographic information from all attending members.
2. After selecting either an Individual or Group application and opening the application link, click the “Login” button. Click “New User” to create a profile if you have not yet done so.
3. Click the “Submissions” button and “Add New” to begin your application after you have created your profile.
4. Fill out the application. You will receive an email to confirm your submission after you apply.
5. Applicants will be notified of their application's status starting Monday, August 25th, 2025.

Questions
Please email scholarships@drugpolicy.org if you have any questions or concerns about the National Scholarships Program.