Who Can Apply:
- David L. Burns was a beloved son who died of an opioid overdose in December of 2019.
- As a way of honoring the memory of David L. Burns, this scholarship will support students in Missouri who seek to help people who have struggled with addiction. Students who are entering a field that can help people in their times of crisis can apply. These fields could be nursing, counseling/mental health, social work, or other similar careers.
- The David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship is designed to support anyone who has shown a desire and ability to help others and make other people’s lives better.
- Undergraduate students from Missouri are eligible to apply if their career seeks to help others who have battled addiction.
Submission: In your application, write about why you find it important to help those who are struggling with addiction and how you will use your career to do so.
Deadline: September 1, 2024
Amount: $2,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/david-l-burns-memorial-scholarship/
