Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship
Christopher Charles Owan was a beloved son and brother who was a few credits shy of graduating in civil engineering at Arizona State University when he was struck with mental illness.
Christopher’s illness was devastating and life-changing for both him and his family. His parents and sisters have created a non-profit in his name to help those with the disease and to help those who champion the fight against mental illness. With enough advocacy and education, the conversation around mental illness can grow, and lives can be saved.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christopher Charles Owan by supporting students who have been impacted by mental health.
Any undergraduate student in Arizona who has suffered from mental illness and/or is pursuing education and a career in mental health may apply for this scholarship opportunity. One award will go to a student struggling with mental illness, and the other award will go to a student who is a champion for those with the disease.
To apply, tell us how struggling with your mental health has impacted your social and academic journey or why you’ve decided to pursue mental health for your career (if applicable). You may submit an essay or video response, but video responses are preferred.
How has struggling with mental health affected your social and academic journey? Or, why have you chosen to pursue a career in mental health (if applicable)?
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The application deadline is Apr 23, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 23, 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 May 23, 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 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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