Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund Scholarship

Scholarship Description
We proudly offer educational scholarships to students who have lost a parent/guardian, grandparent, sibling, or spouse to alcohol, drug, or prescription drug abuse. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Scholarship Details
Designed to assist students who have lost a close family member or spouse to substance abuse
Scholarship amount varies depending on available funding
Open to students enrolled part-time or full-time at a U.S. college or university
Scholarship is a one-time award; past recipients are not eligible to reapply
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a legal U.S. citizen enrolled in a college or university located in the United States
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must provide proof of enrollment, such as a class schedule or registration verification that includes the student’s name and ID number
Must not have received this scholarship previously
Applicants must hold either U.S. or Canadian citizenship

Application Process
Complete the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund Scholarship application form
Prepare an essay of 800–1500 words including the following:

Your full name at the top of the essay
A description of how your loved one passed away and how you coped during that difficult period
The challenges you faced as a student while dealing with a parent’s or family member’s addiction
Why you believe you deserve this scholarship
How receiving this scholarship will positively impact your life and education
Submit the completed application and essay by the posted deadline
Await notification from the selection committee regarding scholarship decisions

All submission materials become the property of The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund and will not be returned to you. If chosen, the recipient will be asked to participate in a written interview to be used on our website.