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LIFE Lessons Essay Contest

Award Amount
$7,679
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Up to 18 awards offered annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are 17 to 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the LIFE Lessons Essay Contest are:

  • Application form
  • Essay or Video submission
Additional Information: All eligible entries received will be judged by a panel of qualified judges on the equally-weighted criteria of: 1) The compelling nature of the story (i.e., how the entrant dealt with the loss on a personal and financial level) and 2) The educational nature of the story regarding the role of insurance (i.e., how life insurance, other forms of insurance, or lack of insurance impacted the family's ability to meet future financial goals). Potential winners will be selected in August.

Award Amount: Scholarship awards range in amount from $5,000 to $15,000. All awards are provided annually and are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $7,679.

About Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education:
Address: The LIFE Foundation 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., Suite 610 Arlington, Virginia 22209
Email: scholarship@lifehappens.org

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