Above the Peak - Ama Dablam Kesel Family Scholarship
Suicide is currently the 12th leading cause of death in America, as staggering 45,000 lives were lost in 2020. Hundreds of families and friends lose their loved ones to suicide every day.
The grieving process of dealing with a suicide death can be extremely disheartening and devastating. In addition to mourning, the tragedy of the event can cause a lot of shock and anguish. These unfortunate statistics call for a development of improved mental health resources, and increased support for those struggling with a suicidal symptoms.
To honor the memory of a beautiful life that was lost, Catherine Kesel, this scholarship intends to support family members who have had a close relative commit suicide. Any undergraduate or high school senior from low-income backgrounds with personal experience may apply for this opportunity.
To apply, please tell us how mental health has influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations and how you are applying this to both your life and your community.
How has mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations and how are you applying this to both your life and your community?
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June 2023
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The application deadline is May 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jun 15, 2023.
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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 Jun 15, 2023. 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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