Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Lena B. Davis was a beloved mother and a highly skilled seamstress who created a legacy of love, creativity, and resilience. She was a highly skilled seamstress who could sew a wedding dress or suit in a day. Not only did Lena sew clothes, she sowed seeds of love, hope, and encouragement into her family, friends, and community.
Many people silently struggle with mental health issues and don’t have access to the care they need. Without help, mental crises can lead to poor academic performance, daily struggles, and even self-harm or suicide. Improving mental health services is critical for saving lives.
This scholarship aims to support students who plan to enter a mental healthcare profession and make an impact in their community.
Any underrepresented minority high school or four-year undergraduate student who has non-profit or volunteering experience and at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they are pursuing psychology, social work, counseling, or another mental health-related field.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you will use your education to make a difference in the mental health field.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you envision utilizing your education to make a positive impact on mental health in the future.
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The application deadline is Sep 21, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 21, 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 21, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.