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The most important man in a girl's life is her father. Sadly, some girls aren't lucky enough to have a father in their lives because they lost him to the disease of addiction.

The Gregory J. Hand Addiction Recovery Scholarship, created in 2017, works to reverse this story. This scholarship was created by Jamelia Hand, who lost her father to addictions in 2010. Jamelia is the past President of the Addiction Studies Club and a member of the Alumni Association.

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Eligibility:

• • Graduate degree seeking students in the Addiction Studies or Counseling program
• • Must be in good academic standing
• • Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of six credit hours

Not Eligible:

• • Employees of the University, excluding students receiving financial aid or state funds

Documents Required:

1. Essay (500 words) discussing your career choice and your plans for your commitment to the field.

Award Information:

One award of 500 dollars.

Note: Award amounts may vary based on funding, availability, and addition, if any, to principal. Amount awarded shall not exceed tuition costs.

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Donation Questions:

Email us at engage@govst.edu or Call us at +1.708.235.7510

Student Applicants:

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