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Natalie Joy Poremski Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Jun 15, 2025
Winners Announced
Jul 15, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Field of Study:
Law, medicine, or political science
Religion:
Christian
Beliefs:
Pro-life
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student

Natalie Joy Poremski was a beloved daughter whose life was far too short.

Natalie passed away from a birth defect called anencephaly, a serious neural tube defect in which a baby is born without some parts of the brain and skull. This condition often results in babies being stillborn or passing within a few hours or days after birth. While Natalie’s mother was offered the choice to abort the pregnancy, she chose to carry the pregnancy to term.

This scholarship aims to honor the short life of Natalie Joy Poremski by supporting students pursuing careers in law, medicine, or political science.

Any Christian, pro-life undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing higher education in law, medicine, or political science may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how your faith has helped you overcome adversity and how your experiences have influenced you to be pro-life.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Faith
Published August 6, 2024
Essay Topic

How do you actively live out your faith in your day-to-day life, particularly as it pertains to your support of Pro-Life? How has your faith impacted your future goals and career path? How do you plan to use your education to enact change and protect all stages of life? 

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

July 2024

Finalists
Laura McConnell
Sara Bradshaw
Diego Mazariegos
Olivia Wilder
Laura Krieghauser
Rayna Rodenkirchen
Megan Tremaine
Lauren Miller
Gracie Miller
Alexis Bozeman
Susannah Cray
Oluwanifemi Fatola
Aaron Schwartz
Michael Lund
Hunter Boyd
Dylan Smith
Hannah D'cruz
Isabella Lamon
Elizabeth Cox
Therese Fayard
Angela Denvir
Megan Barker
Kevin Turnage
Brooke DuRussel
Riley Bell
Anne Gremillion
Arianna Sherwood
Dona Nguyen
Isabella Houston
Abby Lunsford
Keighty Sainsbury
Grace Walker-Ross
Caden Harry

Winning Application

Anna Baxter
Duquesne UniversityButler, PA

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jun 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2025.