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Programs

Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award 

The Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award honors a student who is reducing stigma around mental illness, raising awareness of mental health problems on campus, or encouraging help-seeking among his or her peers. It is named in memory of Jerry Greenspan by his parents Carol Ullman and Joe Greenspan.

The student selected for this award will receive:

  • $2,000 cash award
  • Recognition through The Jed Foundation’s website and events
  • Trip to New York to attend The Jed Foundation’s annual gala in June 2010
  • Video highlighting the student's award-winning work, which will be showcased during The Jed Foundation's 2010 Gala
  • An opportunity to appear on MTVU**

This award is designed to encourage dialogue about mental health on campuses and reduction of stigma around emotional disorders, and to raise visibility of the amazing people who are tackling these issues at schools across the country.

REQUIREMENTS
Only full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university in the United States are eligible to apply.

Applications must be completed online, and will consist of one essay with the opportunity to provide supplemental media materials.

The essay should demonstrate how the applicant is:

  • Creating and/or leading campus programs or events that decrease stigma or encourage help-seeking,
  • Sharing a personal story about dealing with a mental health issue or helping a friend with an emotional problem, or
  • Working to improve campus policies, programs and services

Entries will be judged by a panel that includes a mental health expert, a television/film professional, a campus professional and individuals with a personal connection to mental health or suicide.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline for submissions MARCH 15, 2010. Applications must be submitted online - click here to access the 2010 application! 

Please direct any questions to studentaward@jedfoundation.org.

** The mtvU appearance is dependent on the focus and content of the winner’s submission. This appearance is not guaranteed to the scholarship winner.