2020 Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship

       Even in this pandemic, higher education is vital and yes, costly, especially to families who cannot afford to save for college.  The Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship Committee is currently raising funds for the 2020 financial awards.
      The Meadows family and WRPC had the vision in 2011 to help make a systemic positive difference for Navajo people by investing in the education of young Diné women.  Since then, the scholarship has awarded over $30,000 to 18 Navajo women in the fields of education, nursing, health, nutrition, social work,  business and engineering.
       The Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship committee awards funds each year to Navajo women who are seeking to further their college education and then serve the Navajo Nation in a professional capacity.  Scholarships are based on academic merit, dedication to serving the Navajo people, and financial need. 
       This is a wonderful tribute to the life Julie Meadows, who died in 2009 of a brain tumor, and who had a heart to serve those in need.
       We are proud that two of our past JHMS winners, Tinisha Spencer (Masters in Social Work, Arizona State University, and Jamy Malone, Bachelors in Business Administration, UNM) have graduated from their programs  this summer, and continue their journey to serve their people.
       Donations can be made to White Rock Presbyterian Church, memo line, Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship or at http://julieshelpers.com/

Submitted by Jennifer Holmes
5.22.20