Students who have survived physical, emotional or sexual violence deserves financial and moral support. These students should be appreciated for their will power and perseverance. The EVE or End Violent Encounters to do the same is introducing its precious Shari Murgittroyd Scholarship Fund. Students looking forward to completing their higher education and demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply for the program.
The main aim of the program is to support the students who have survived hardships and faced the extreme challenges of life. The foundation understands the difficulties students who have survived domestic or sexual violence in the past face while completing their higher education. The funds are designed in the memory of Shari Murgittroyd who lost her life while struggling with cancer on August 23, 2020. She was the part of the committee for years and lived her life helping the survivors and being the voice of needy ones.
End Violent Encounters or EVE was founded in 1977. The Council Against Domestic Assault (CADA) began with concerned community members who are willing to support their neighbours, family and friends. The mission of the community is to support sexual abuse survivors and domestic in their healing journey. End Violent Encounters is a non-profit service provider with programs that use a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach and supportive based approach. The foundation does not discriminate amongst the people.
Brief Description
Explore the table below for more about the scholarship:
| Organization | EVE |
| Educational Level | High school students |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | $5000 |
| Access Mode | Online or offline |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | Lansing |
| Nationality | Domestic and International |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | October 30, 2020 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application, LoR |
Who May Be Eligible?
Here are eligibility requirements you need to follow before applying for the program:
Candidates should be willing to complete a one or two year certificate or associates degree at Lansing Community College or a recognized college, university or vocational training centre.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should download the application form. Please provide all the needed details and materials in the application with concern. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. Submit all the legit data to be considered for the benefits. Fellows should download and submit the fully completed application to EVEscholarship@eveinc.org. or mail it to EVE, Inc., PO Box 14149, Lansing, MI 48901.
Supporting Documents
- Please submit the fully completed application form
- Letter of recommendation if you wish.
Benefits
Two scholarships will be awarded to students. The amount will be enough to fund two semesters of the candidates. This scholarship encourages students to do better in their careers and reduces some financial stress from them. The students are appreciated for their hardships and their struggle through this program. The maximum amount of the scholarship will be $5000 for two semesters.
Application Deadline
Please submit the applications no later than October 30, 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Please provide all the needed details with concern.
