Jerome D. Carr Memorial Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity
Jerome D. Carr passed away too soon after bringing joy to countless others during his life.
Jerome overcame childhood trauma in order to follow his dreams of going to college, an obstacle that many other students also have to face on the road to higher education. Family conflict, financial struggles, mental illness, and other challenges can make college even more daunting to pursue, closing off many opportunities for the future.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jerome D. Carr by supporting students who have experienced mental health struggles.
Any BIPOC undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how your experience with mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and career goals.
How has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?
Winners and Finalists
June 2023
Winning Application
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The application deadline is May 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 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 1, 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 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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