Walsh Family Foundation Scholarship Honoring Brian, Christopher and David Walsh
Brian, Christopher, and David Walsh are beloved sons who grew up in New Jersey and flourished at their respective high schools.
Brian attended Raritan High School, Christopher attended Middletown High School North, and David attended Communications High School. The next generation of students who are pursuing their studies should be uplifted, especially those coming from difficult backgrounds or family situations.
This scholarship seeks to support students who attend these alma mater high schools and have been impacted by a loved one’s addiction.
Any high school senior with at least a 2.5 GPA at Communications High School, Middletown High School North, or Raritan High School in New Jersey may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have been subjected to a close family member’s addiction to drugs or alcohol. Applicants planning to study engineering, nursing, or attend trade school are preferred.
To apply, tell us how your family member’s addiction impacted your beliefs, relationships, and goals, and tell us about your goals for making a difference after graduation. Additionally, submit a letter of recommendation from a school staff or faculty member.
How did your family member’s alcohol or drug addiction influence your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations? Please provide a specific example(s) to illustrate your response.
Please also describe your aspirations after graduation and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career.
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The application deadline is Apr 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2026.
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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 May 15, 2026. 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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