ABCD Scholarship Application

ABCD Scholarship Application Form

Teens for Courage Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) Scholarship

The Teens for Courage ABCD Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who is an active member of a Teens for Courage Club and has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting healthy relationships and preventing interpersonal violence within their school and community.

The ABCD Scholarship recognizes students who exemplify the core values of Teens for Courage through their leadership, advocacy, and service. Applicants should demonstrate how their involvement in a Courage Club has helped them grow as leaders and how they have worked to create safer and more respectful school environments.

The scholarship will be awarded to a Teens for Courage Club senior who has demonstrated:

  • Advocacy for healthy relationships and the prevention of interpersonal violence
  • Bravery in speaking up, supporting peers, or taking action to promote safety and respect
  • Commitment to their Courage Club and Teens for Courage initiatives
  • Dedication to making a positive impact in their school or community
Applicants will be asked to reflect on their Courage Club experience and share examples of how they have contributed to the mission of Teens for Courage and how they plan to carry these values into their future education and life goals.

Application Deadline:
Friday, April 10 at 5:00 PM EST

The scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the 2026 Teens for Courage Summit.

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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High School Seniors Only
Deadline: Friday, April 10 at 5:00 PM

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) Scholarship

First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Phone *
Courage Club Name / School Chapter *

SECTION 2 - Written Statement

Written Statement (500-750 words) *
Describe the specific actions you have taken to advocate for healthy relationships and prevent interpersonal violence. Explain how you have implemented or elevated the mission of Teens for Courage within your school, Courage Club, or community. Share the impact of your efforts and how this work has shaped your leadership.

SECTION 3 - Letters of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation - Courage Club Advisor *
File type: PDF, DOC, DOCX. Limit: 1 file
Advisor Name & Email *
Letter of Recommendation - Community Leader *
File type: PDF, DOC, DOCX. Limit: 1 file
Community Leader Name & Email *
Letter of Recommendation - School Principal *
File type: PDF, DOC, DOCX. Limit: 1 file
Principal Name & Email *

SECTION 4 - Certification

Applicant Certification *
Applicant Signature *
Type Full Name
Date *