Gabe J. Maletta Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health
Mental health services, treatment, and research are crucial for the well-being and development of our society.
Gabe J. Maletta was a beloved grandfather who passed away ten years ago on May 18th. He dedicated his life to the tenants of kindness, patience, and servant leadership in all of his affairs. Gabe worked as a psychiatrist specializing in the study of the aging brain and diseases such as Alzheimer's. A large part of his career was involved with the direct care of patients for the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Gabe J. Maletta by supporting students who are focusing on the mental health field.
Any high school senior who will pursue the mental health field may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have volunteering experience and if they will be a first-generation college student. The ideal candidate shares the values of kindness, patience, and service leadership and has continued to push through even in the face of adversity or setbacks. Additionally, individuals who have personally or indirectly experienced the effects of mental health are preferred.
To apply, tell us what mental health career you’ll pursue and why, how you practice kindness, patience, and servant leadership, and how you showed resilience or support in a time of adversity. You may also upload a photo of something or someone you are proud of, though this step is optional.
1. What type of career focused on mental health are you pursuing and why?
2. In what ways do you practice the values of kindness, patience, and servant leadership in different parts of your life?
3. Describe a time in your life when you or a loved one faced adversity. How did you show resilience or support?
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The application deadline is Nov 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on Dec 16, 2026.
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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 16, 2026. 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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