The William White Student Scholarship for NAADAC Student Members

A civic organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, Rock In Prevention uses fun, interactive workshops to teach adolescents strategies for drug, tobacco, and alcohol prevention. Rock In Prevention was founded by Pat McManus, a National Certified Addiction Counselor who belongs to NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The organization offers the William White Student Scholarship for NAADAC student members.

The William White Student Scholarship promotes student engagement in addiction research and highlights the importance of student research projects involving NAADAC programs, from accredited programs to higher education initiatives. NAADAC presents the scholarship to one undergraduate student and one graduate student on an annual basis. Selection is based on the student's research paper submission addressing the year's assigned topic. The awarded students receive a financial award of $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,000 for graduates. 

In order to apply for the scholarship, individuals must possess a student membership with NAADAC and have at least one full year of coursework to complete before graduation. They must also maintain a grade-point average of 2.7 or higher and include three letters of recommendation with their application. Eligible student papers follow guidelines for the applicant's grade level.