Studying or Planning to Study a Field Useful to Addiction Recovery (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Medicine, etc.) VRF encourages people in recovery to spread the word to their peers to ensure the awareness of the opportunity gets to those who may benefit.Ī Resident of the Commonwealth of VirginiaĪctively Working 12 Step or Other Recovery Program and Has a Sponsor I am thrilled that these scholarships can help so many. “While the scholarship recipients benefit directly, the real value comes from the lives they impact in the years to come. TVRF Board Member, Doug Moran, is excited to see this program's past success and ongoing potential. I want to thank our benefactors for making this a reality.” Someone with personal experience has an incredible impact on those suffering with substance use disorder. “This program is about building a future where those in need of drug counseling can get it when they need it. VRF Founder Michael Zohab believes partnerships like this can make a big difference in our community. “I have seen the impact these scholarships have had on the lives of a couple of our students, and I am excited to see more students benefit from these critical resources.” “People who have both education and personal experience with substance abuse can make tremendous contributions to the field,” said Tom Bannard, Assistant Director for Substance Use and Recovery Support at VCU and VRF Board Member. September 1-15, 2022 - Interviews with Finalist Professional/Academic recommendation should focus on the candidate’s work related to helping others.)Ĭandidate should demonstrate her/his pursuit of an academic program in support of others in recovery or seeking help to get into recovery (e.g., MSW, BS in Psychology, BS in SW, etc.).
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(Essay should focus on why the candidate is deserving and how this educational experience will help them help others.)Ĭandidate will provide two (2) letters of recommendation – one letter from a sponsor and one from a professional or academic reference (Sponsor recommendation should focus on candidate’s recovery and history helping others. (Length of recovery)Ĭandidate is actively working a 12-Step or other rigorous recovery program and can clearly articulate their recovery work and journey.Ĭandidate has a sponsor/mentor/coach/supervisor who will recommend him/her for this scholarship.Ĭandidate has (or will have) a 529 Account.Ĭandidate presents a well-articulated essay describing her/his case for receiving a scholarship. Interested parties can obtain an application by clicking the link below.Ĭandidate is sober and has been for at least one year. Qualified applicants can receive scholarships up to $20,000. To be considered, applicants must have at least one year of sobriety and be actively involved in a recovery program. These scholarships can make a difference by enabling someone to pursue their dream of helping others. Unfortunately, finances are often a major barrier for people in recovery who want to pursue a career in counseling. “This scholarship program is designed to encourage those with personal experience to enter the field so we can save more lives. “These scholarships were donated in the hopes that more addiction counselors will allow people struggling with addiction to get help before it is too late,” says Robert Finnegan, CRF Program Coordinator. The foundation hopes to raise awareness of the need for more trained professionals to help combat the nation’s substance abuse crisis that claims more than 100,000 lives each year in the United States. The program provides up to $80,000 in scholarship funds for Virginia residents recovering from substance abuse who want to pursue a degree in a recovery program field. (March 10, 2022, RICHMOND, VA) The Virginia Recovery Foundation (VRF) announced today it is seeking applicants for the second annual 12th-Step Gift of Giving Scholarship. The Virginia Recovery Foundations Announces 2022 Scholarship Program Aimed at Building Capacity in Addiction Recovery