Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship

Mental health struggles can deeply affect a person’s life and education. The Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship aims to support students who have experienced these challenges or are working to make a difference in the mental health field.

This scholarship was created in honor of Christopher Charles Owan, a bright student at Arizona State University who was just a few credits away from graduating in civil engineering when he began battling serious mental illness.

In his memory, his family created a nonprofit to support mental health awareness and education.

Now, through this scholarship, two Arizona students will each receive $2,275 to support their college journey.

Scholarship Details

• Total Award: $4,550
• Number of Winners: 2 (each receives $2,275)
• Education Level: Undergraduate
• Location: Arizona

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in Arizona who:

• Have struggled with mental illness themselves or
• Are pursuing a career in mental health and want to help others

One winner will be selected from each category.

How to Apply

Applicants can submit either a short essay (up to 600 words) or a video response (preferred). Choose one of the following prompts:

• How has struggling with mental health affected your social and academic journey?
• Why have you chosen to pursue a career in mental health?

Be honest, thoughtful, and share your story or motivation for helping others.

What They’re Looking For

Winners will be chosen based on:

• Ambition
• Drive
• Desire to make a real impact

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