Ellen Guderian Scholarship

Eligible Student

Current College Students

Application Open

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Deadline Date

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Background

The Ellen Guderian Scholarship was created to support postsecondary students who are Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students seeking a degree within the field of mental health or Criminology.

Criteria

Required Criteria

The following are required criteria for this scholarship. Applicants must:

  • be an undergraduate Junior or Senior, or a graduate student.
  • be majoring in Criminology or a mental health field of study.
  • be in good academic standing at the institution they are attending.
  • be enrolled, per the requirements of this scholarship, at an accredited postsecondary institution by the start of the first term of the awarded period.

Reapplication

Previous recipients are NOT allowed to apply again.

Awards

This scholarship typically provides the following each academic year.

Award Type

One-Time

Amount per Award

Typically $500 to $4,000 per academic year.

# of Awards

Typically 1 recipient each year.

Applying

Application Access Code

26ELGS

Use this Access Code to apply directly for this scholarship within the MCF Scholarship Portal.

Materials Needed

The following materials are required for submission with an application.

  • Most Recent Transcript (College)