Hilary Grace White '12 Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$15,000 annually ($5,000 first semester + $10,000 second year)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Accepted into the Master's program in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College
- Acceptance into the Master's program in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College
Other requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree
- 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
Overview
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.
- 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.
What The Hilary Grace Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $10K–$15K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY; Getzville, NY.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Mental health
- Addiction recovery
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