COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Rebecca’s Dream is a 501(c)3 Foundation, committed to serving the community by promoting awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. The Rebecca’s Dream Scholarships are an opportunity for high school senior students to address the serious issue of stigma associated with mental illness. Five applicants will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

5 Scholarships Available

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The scholarships are open to all seniors attending high schools in Illinois. They may be applied to accredited two-year or four-year colleges or universities, technical or trade schools, or business colleges for tuition or fees.

Awards Announced in April 2025

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete application
Write an essay on topic listed. The essay should be between 400-600 words, double spaced. Essays over 600 words will not be considered. Submit a word document or pdf.
Provide the name of a teacher or counselor to validate good academic standings

TOPIC

In order to ‘Change the Face of Depression’ we must change one mind at a time. In your own words, explain what you have done and continue to do to reach out to those in need. In doing so, how are you helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness?

2025 Scholarship Application

All entries will be reviewed and evaluated based on effectiveness of content, ability to answer the question and for a personal connection to the topic. The top five entries will be awarded a Rebecca’s Dream Scholarship.

Scholarships are in memory of our Co-founder, Dr. Harlan Haimes. Rebecca’s Dream is grateful to Harlan for his dedication, devotion and vision to reduce the stigma of mental illness by promoting awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases.