Who Can Apply:
- EJ Johnson was a beloved father, brother, son and friend who faced his share of struggles in life. He was a convicted felon and recovering heroin addict who also had bipolar disorder.
- EJ was one semester away from graduating college when he sadly passed away due to suicide. He always wanted released felons to get a fair fresh start and the chance to become productive members of society but he didn’t get this opportunity due to his struggles with his mental health.
- This scholarship seeks to fulfill EJ Johnson’s dream of uplifting students who are trying to overcome their past after going through incarceration.
- Any high school senior or first-year student at an undergraduate, trade, or technical school in Wisconsin may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they personally have bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder, and/or a history of suicide attempts or if they have a family member with that background or diagnosis. Applicants who are formally incarcerated are preferred.
Submission: To apply, tell us about your past, how you hope to change your life for the better, and how you plan to become a helpful member of society.
Deadline: November 19, 2025
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/EJ-johnson-memorial-scholarship/
