A Voice for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Glenn & Carla Couture
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Katelynn Berry passed away at the age of twenty-six after a tough battle with mental illness and addiction.
Higher education already comes with many responsibilities and difficulties, but is far more difficult for those battling addiction or mental illness. Illnesses and prescribed medication can affect energy levels, concentration, psychological well-being, and one’s ability to hold a job.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Katelynn Berry by spreading awareness about the threat posed by mental illnesses and addiction.
Any high school or undergraduate student in North Dakota who is battling a mental illness or in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how mental health struggles, drug addiction, or alcohol addiction has affected your life and how you’re working to triumph over your illness.
How has mental health, drug addiction, or alcohol addiction affected your life and what are you doing to triumph over your illness?
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The application deadline is Jun 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2022.
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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 15, 2022. 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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