Tammurra Hamilton Legacy Scholarship
Tammurra Hamilton was a sophomore in college when she took her life in 2014. Tammurra was excited about life and had aspirations to pursue a career as a forensic scientist.
Tammurra was a compassionate person who loved life and wanted the best for those she encountered. She valued family and loved to travel. Furthering her education was very important to her, as was her spirituality. Tammurra wanted the best for others and always wanted to make you feel seen and heard. She was cherished by her parents, extended family, and friends.
This scholarship aims to honor Tammurra Hamilton's legacy of prioritizing her education by supporting both high school and college students pursuing higher education.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student in Illinois may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us why it is important to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention, how you can support these efforts in your community, and how your background in mental health has impacted your life.
Why are mental health and suicide prevention important topics today among your age group and how has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?
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The application deadline is Jun 13, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 13, 2025.
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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 Jul 13, 2025. 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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