The AIDSWatch planning partners – AIDS United, the U.S. PLHIV Caucus, and the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School – are eager to welcome scholarship applications to AIDSWatch 2026, taking place March 16-18, 2026, in Washington, D.C. For more than 30 years, AIDSWatch has been more than a conference—it’s a force for change. From the halls of Congress to community centers, AIDSWatch has amplified our community’s voices, ignited policy shifts, and transformed lives.

The theme of this year’s AIDSWatch is Defending Progress, Demanding Justice. As we encounter increased political attacks that threaten to dismantle decades of progress at the local, state, federal, and global levels, we must reflect on what our movements’ have won and demand what we are still owed. At AIDSWatch 2026, we will discuss evolving threats, lessons learned, and movement building strategies, and then, we will bring our concerns directly to Congress on Capitol Hill.

Scholarships will cover the full cost of attendance, including registration, transportation to the conference, and lodging. Scholarship applications are due October 31, 2025 at 11:59PM ET. Please reach out at AIDSWatch@aidsunited.org should you have any questions.

Best of luck with your application!