Ella's Gift
Ella was a girl with a strong will and an internal drive for competition. From her attitude of “I do it myself” in her toddler years, to working her tail off to graduate high school early, Ella did not stop competing.
She was a talented musician, artist, and athlete with the biggest heart. She loved fiercely, competed fiercely, and battled hard through so many challenges thrown her way, including depression, addiction, rehab, and even a stroke at age seventeen. Through it all, she was determined to be better and do better.
After high school graduation, Ella finished a year of community college and was excited to start classes at Georgia College and State University in the fall of 2024. She worked hard for sobriety and wanted to help her friends and loved ones do the same. Sadly, Ella never got to see the bright future she had envisioned. On July 10, 2024, Ella died in a car accident, leaving this world too soon.
In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.
Any female high school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has experience with and has overcome mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about your experiences with mental health and substance abuse, your personal growth, your academic goals, and your plans for continuing in your recovery.
Please share a personal statement of 500-800 words outlining your experiences with mental health and substance abuse, personal growth, and educational goals. Additionally, share your plan for continuing to manage recovery.
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The application deadline is Mar 21, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 21, 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 Apr 21, 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.