Linda McCoy-Aitkens Memorial Scholarship
Inspiring the next generation of community leaders is absolutely critical to the health, longevity, and vibrancy of our world.
Linda McCoy-Aitkens was a beloved mother, a lifelong social worker, and a children’s mental health advocate. Linda understood the importance and impact of advocating for human rights, education, and mental health. Investing in the future leaders in these fields creates an ongoing ripple effect that positively impacts individual communities and society at large.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda McCoy-Aitkens by supporting students who need assistance pursuing their education in order to make a difference in the world.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is underserved socioeconomically and pursuing human rights, social justice, or social work may apply for this scholarship, but first-generation students, (single) mothers, and those with volunteering experience in their field of study are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your childhood, a question you wish the adults in your life would have asked you more often, and how the absence of this question has impacted you.
Reflect on your childhood and identify a question you wished you had been asked more often by your parents, teachers, or other influential adults. How has this question, and the absence of it, influenced your goals and aspirations today?
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The application deadline is Sep 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 31, 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 Oct 31, 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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