Application Period/Due Date: Fall - March 5th

Criteria:

Awarded to an outstanding postgraduate student in the field of mental health.

Eligibility:

1. Enrolled in a university.

2. Past or current involvement in extracurricular, volunteer, research, and/or career-related activities.

Documentation to be Submitted:

1. C.V./ Resume

2. Unofficial Transcript.

3. Two letters of reference supporting the candidate’s application from adults who have known the candidate for more than 1 year (at least one from a professional in the mental health field, another from an individual who has known the candidate for 5 years or more).

4. Essay of no more than two pages (double-spaced) on how your experiences in the mental health profession have shaped your life and how you will use your college and graduate education to assist communities in a manner consistent with Melanie Merola O’Donnell’s values of compassion, generosity, respect, and honesty.

Link:

https://www.themelaniefoundation.com/

Contact melaniescholarship@live.com with any questions regarding this program.