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

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.