Funding Amount

$15,000 annually ($5,000 first semester + $10,000 second year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hilary Grace White '12 Scholarship Fund

Funder: The Hilary Grace Foundation Inc.

Background: Established by Dr. Thomas White and Sandra White in honor of their daughter, Hilary Grace White, who passed away from opioid addiction in August 2017 at age 27. Hilary was a Canisius College graduate (2012, Psychology degree) who was pursuing a master's degree in mental health counseling when she died.

Mission: To raise awareness and improve treatment options for the national opioid crisis, and to honor Hilary's compassion and commitment to helping others.

Award Amount: $15,000 annually

  • First-year student (second semester): $5,000 toward tuition

  • Second-year student: $10,000 to complete the program (if recipient remains in good academic standing)
  • Geographic Scope: Canisius College, Buffalo, New York area

    Focus Areas:

  • Mental health counseling education

  • Support for graduate students in master's programs

  • Opioid crisis awareness and treatment
  • Eligibility:

  • Completed undergraduate degree

  • Accepted into the Master's program in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College

  • Good academic standing required to continue to year 2

  • Essay component (qualifying essay required)

  • Preference for candidates demonstrating passion for helping those in need and combating stigma around addiction
  • Contact Information:

  • Hilary Grace Foundation

  • P.O. Box 553

  • East Amherst, New York 14051

  • Phone: (716) 508-7976

  • Email: info@hilarygracefoundation.org

  • Website: hilarygracefoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Requirements:

  • Completed undergraduate course of study

  • Acceptance into the Master's program in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College

  • Qualifying essay submission
  • Essay Focus:

  • Demonstrate alignment with Hilary's values of compassion and helping others

  • Show passion for furthering education to help those in need

  • Reflect understanding of addiction, stigma, and rehabilitation
  • Contact for Application Details:

  • Canisius College Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling

  • Hilary Grace Foundation: info@hilarygracefoundation.org or (716) 508-7976
  • Note: Specific application procedures and deadlines should be confirmed directly with Canisius College or the Hilary Grace Foundation.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mental-healthaddiction-recovery

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