American Heart Challenge Scholarship

The American Heart Challenge Scholarship is an annual program offered by the American Heart Association (AHA) to recognize high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to community health through participation in the American Heart Challenge™

🏆 Scholarship Overview

  • Award Amount: $1,000

  • Number of Recipients: Varies annually (e.g., 5 recipients in 2023)

  • Eligibility:

    • High school juniors or seniors

    • Active participation in the American Heart Challenge during the applicable school year

    • Demonstrated leadership skills within the program

    • Passion for impacting community health

  • Application Requirements:

    • Letter of support from the school's American Heart Challenge advisor

    • Demonstration of leadership and community health impact

📅 Application Timeline

  • Application Period: Typically opens in the spring following the school year of participation

  • Deadline: Varies annually; refer to the AHA's official website for current deadlines

  • Notification: Recipients are usually notified by late summer

🌟 Previous Scholarship Recipients

In 2023, five students were awarded the scholarship:

  • Adelyn Gary – Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School, Graceville, Minnesota

  • Anushka Kolli – Vista del Lago High School, Folsom, California

  • Bryce Oliphant – Stratford High School, Houston, Texas

  • Echo Charlton – Perryville High School, Port Deposit, Maryland

  • Jonah Calvery – St. Michael Catholic High School, Daphne, Alabama 

🔗 How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the AHA's official scholarship portal:

👉 Apply for the American Heart Challenge Scholarship