EJ Johnson Memorial Scholarship
EJ Johnson was a beloved father, brother, son and friend who faced his share of struggles in life. He was a convicted felon and recovering heroin addict who also had bipolar disorder.
EJ was one semester away from graduating college when he sadly passed away due to suicide. He always wanted released felons to get a fair fresh start and the chance to become productive members of society but he didn’t get this opportunity due to his struggles with his mental health.
This scholarship seeks to fulfill EJ Johnson’s dream of uplifting students who are trying to overcome their past after going through incarceration.
Any high school senior or first-year student at an undergraduate, trade, or technical school in Wisconsin may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they personally have bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder, and/or a history of suicide attempts or if they have a family member with that background or diagnosis. Applicants who are formally incarcerated are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your past, how you hope to change your life for the better, and how you plan to become a helpful member of society.
Please tell us about your past and how you plan to change your life for the better. How do you plan on becoming a productive member of society?
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The application deadline is Nov 18, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 18, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 18, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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