Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund
Steven Penn Bryan was a beloved husband and father who bravely followed his passions despite his age.
When Steve was 45 years old, he left his childhood passion of being an architect to go back to school to pursue a master's degree in counseling. This decision was costly, but Steve knew that too often, people don't get to enjoy the work that they do. Courageously changing paths allowed Steve to follow his true calling and leave this earth loving what he did. Steve was trained in Interpersonal Neurobiology and as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who was passionate about integrating the mind, body, soul and spirit in his work.
This scholarship aims to honor the spirit of Steven Penn Bryan by supporting individuals who have changed paths decades into their careers in order to follow their true passions.
Any student who is in their late thirties or beyond and is pursuing a master's degree in counseling or a related field, such as social work, may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you decided to go back to school to pursue this field and how this scholarship would help you reach your goals.
What helped you decide to go back to school and get your masters in counseling or a counseling-related field? How would these funds be helpful to you? How do you plan to integrate mind, body, soul and spirit into your work?
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The application deadline is Jan 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 15, 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 Feb 15, 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 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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