Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Alexander Hipple was a beloved, amazing son who was tragically killed in November 2023. Alex was born on August 3rd, 2005, and grew up in North Carolina. He was a proud Class of 2023 graduate from the Community School of Davidson and was working full-time. He had plans and dreams of going to college. Alex was a devoted son, a loyal friend, a fun-loving brother, a competitive swimmer, and a fishing enthusiast. He was a helper at heart and would have wanted to support anyone dealing with the addiction struggles he faced.
This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.
This scholarship will be awarded to one student in North Carolina each year who is in recovery, or working to overcome the trauma associated with addiction, to help this student achieve their educational and career goals at a 4-year college, community college or trade school.
To apply, tell us how your personal experience with substance abuse, addiction, or recovery has affected your relationships, education and/or ability to achieve a career.
How has your personal experience with substance abuse, addiction, or recovery influenced your family relationships and/or career aspirations?
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The application deadline is Mar 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2024.
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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 Apr 30, 2024. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.