Stephany June Bryan: Bold Spirit of Achievement Scholarship

Scholarships in honor of our late program officer.

Stephany June Bryan was a beloved Senior Program Officer and Consumer & Family Liaison at the foundation for over 12 years, until her untimely passing from COVID-19. She brought much insight, transparency, and humor to the work of the foundation and to everything she touched. Even with her many gifts and contributions, as a life-long learner, Stephany still wanted to complete her college degree. Stephany started her formal education at Southwest Texas with a scholarship in music. When life got in the way, Stephany spent years caring for loved ones with mental health challenges while striving to achieve her own wellness and recovery. Stephany spent over 20 years fighting for equitable services, supports, and systems change for those historically denied a seat at the table. One of Stephany’s favorite educational events was the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference, where she was involved since its inception.

Stefany Bryan

Selection Criteria

To honor Stephany’s passions and personal goals, these scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria and preferences:

  • Lived experience with a mental health challenge and/or caring for a loved one with a mental health challenge. 
  • Financial impact of living with a mental health challenge and/or caring for a loved one with a mental health challenge. 
  • Need for financial support to advance education/training. 
  • Impact of living as a person representing a historically excluded group. 

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