Earnest Jane Scholarship
Life can change in an instant. The death of a loved one poses perhaps the greatest challenge any person can face. The Earnest Jane Scholarship is designed to support students who have experienced the profound loss of a family member due to substance use disorder or suicide. This scholarship aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens that can accompany higher education, enabling students to focus on their studies and personal growth through such hardships. Recognizing the unique challenges that come with such a loss, this scholarship will provide financial assistance to help these students in their pursuit of higher education.
Any eligible high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student can apply for this scholarship by meeting the following criteria. Firstly, they must be residents of Utah. Secondly, they must have a current minimum GPA of 3.3. Thirdly, they must have undergone the loss of a family member to either substance use disorder or suicide. The term "family member" encompasses parents, siblings, grandparents, or legal guardians, and these relationships may be biological, adopted, or step.
Prospective applicants are required to submit a personal essay as part of their application. In this essay, they should share details about a family member they lost, discuss how the passing impacted their educational journey, and articulate the reasons behind their commitment to furthering their education.
Through this initiative, we aim to provide financial support and a supportive community that connects recipients with others who have faced similar challenges, honoring the memories of lost loved ones and creating a legacy of hope and perseverance.
Reflecting on Loss and Personal Growth - What was your relationship with the person who passed? How has their loss, due to substance use disorder or suicide, influenced your educational journey? What are your aspirations for furthering your education?
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The application deadline is May 13, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 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 Jun 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.