Promises Treatment Centers® Announces $10,000 College Scholarship Program
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2016 -- Promises Treatment Centers®, a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment, invites students to compete in an essay-writing contest for a share of $10,000 in college scholarship funds.
The 500-word essay must explore the question, “How has addiction or mental illness affected you or someone you love?”
Three winners will be selected, with $6,000 in college tuition awarded for first place, $3,000 for second, and $1,000 for third.
“Our goal at Promises® is to help people with addictions and mental health problems create extraordinary lives,” said David Sack, MD, the chief medical officer of Promises’ parent company, Elements Behavioral Health. “We hope this scholarship can help students achieve their dreams as well.”
Entrants must be at least 18 years old, legal U.S. residents, and currently enrolled or accepted to enroll in a college or university in the U.S. The contest is open to all majors.
Applications must be submitted at https://www.promises.com/scholarship/ by December 31, 2016, and will be judged on originality and creativity, emotional impact and relevance. Finalists will be evaluated by a committee selected by Promises Treatment Centers. Winners will be announced in February 2017.
About Promises Treatment Centers®
Promises Treatment Centers® in Malibu, CA, West Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, Texas are among the nation’s premier addiction treatment centers. Led by some of the country’s leading addiction specialists, Promises® has built an international reputation for innovative addiction treatment and exceptional service. Whether an individual requires detox, residential drug rehab, outpatient treatment, extended care or a sober living environment, Promises has been a drug rehabilitation center of choice for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.promises.com or call (866) 285-9441.
Promises Treatment Centers is a member of Elements Behavioral Health, an owner of a series of behavioral health programs located throughout the United States. The Elements Behavioral Health® family of programs offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, visit elementsbehavioralhealth.com.
Brie Rosenfield, Promises Treatment Centers, http://www.promises.com, +1 (855) 893-5987, [email protected]
Share this article