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Lillie's Gift Scholarship

Please read the following information prior to submitting an application. ​

To access the information in PDF form, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact luciworkman@lilliesgift.com​

Application Benefit

HWS Best Health is providing one scholarship opportunity to company employees and contractors who are pursuing an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate level degree, or who are pursuing additional industry-related coursework/training/certification(s) in a related counseling or mental health field.

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Renewable Scholarship

This scholarship may be renewed for up to a total of eight (8) semesters, or until recipient completes their degree/advanced certification or training, whichever comes first. Recipients must maintain minimum requirements (see list below) to receive the renewable benefit.

 

The annual award total is $10,000 per year, for a total maximum benefit of $40,000. Recipient will provide the invoice(s) to HWS Best Health who will provide direct payment to the applicable university/vendor etc.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. As of January 1, 2025, must have graduated from high school or GED equivalent.

  2. As of January 1, 2025, be associated with HWS as either an employee or independent contractor for a minimum of six (6) months.

  3. Recipient must pursue a degree, including associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate level studies in an accredited two or four-year program. Alternatively, recipient may pursue industry-related coursework, training or advanced certification(s) in a related field. The related field must be directly connected with the services provided by HWS to its demographic population included, but not limited to, mental health services, substance abuse and recovery services.

  4. Recipient must earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) while receiving the scholarship. Should the 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) not be attained, HWS Best Health has the right to revoke the scholarship at any time.

  5. Recipient must be actively working with HWS Best Health Counseling to receive the scholarship (at inception and as a renewable benefit).

Application Questions

  1. Essay One: In 300 to 500 words, if awarded this scholarship, describe how you will use the award (degree, training etc). In what ways will you personally and professionally develop as a result of this benefit? In what ways will others be served through this benefit (in your company, community, network etc.)

  2. Essay Two: In 300 to 500 words, share a story of an obstacle you overcame (or didn’t). What did you learn from this experience? How has it molded you to become the person you are today?

  3. Essay Three: In 300 to 500 words, provide examples that demonstrate your commitment to the mental health field, and to HWS Best Health Counseling. Describe how you will advance HWS Best Health’s mission by receiving this award in the loving memory of Lillie.

Application Process and Timeline

The application process opens on December 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT (midnight) and will close on January 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT (midnight). Applications will be anonymized to remove applicant’s name and contact information and sent to an independent team of non HWS Best Health Counseling employees for review and selection. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application the week of February 3, 2025. All award decisions are final.

 

If you have any questions on the application process, essay questions or timelines contact luciworkman@lilliesgift.com

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