Resources for Youth
The Connie Lieding Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Connie Lieding who worked at the Crittenton agency in Charleston, South Carolina. Connie’s daughter Beth recalls her mother talking about the girls with respect and genuine affection. “My mother admired the will and determination of the young ladies to make their lives better and to change for the sake of their children. She wanted them to know they could make it on their own.”
Though Connie was not able to complete her own college education she realized that education could have a major impact on the lives of young women and that it was their most likely route to long-term economic security. In 2011 Connie’s daughter, Beth Burrell established The Connie Lieding Scholarship Fund in her mother’s honor to provide educational support through scholarships to young women who successfully complete their programs at Crittenton agencies across the country.
It goes without saying that if you don’t graduate from high school, get your GED, complete a vocational program, or graduate from college your prospects of secure living stable wage (or better) employment is slim at best.
On an annual basis The Connie Lieding Scholarship Fund will award funds to young women between the ages of 16-27. Awards from $100 – $3,000 can be used to support young women in obtaining a GED, attending a vocational program, two- or four year-college or university for undergraduate or graduate study. Funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition and to purchase books and supplies.
Eligible Applicants
- Must be a current or former client of a Crittenton agency who is a young woman/woman between the ages of 16-27. (This does not include children of former clients.)
- Must have proof of acceptance to a vocational program, college or university or proof of enrollment in an accredited GED program.
- Must have a letter of support from a Crittenton agency Executive Director or Program Director.
- Must have a letter of support from a teacher, mentor, or community member. (May not be related to applicant.)
Download the application form here: Connie Lieding Scholarship Fund Application
Completed applications must be received by 4 p.m. November 8, 2011, and may be submitted electronically to Holly@NationalCrittenton.org or mailed to:
The National Crittenton Foundation Attn.: Holly Weems 1750 SW Harbor Way Suite 450 Portland, OR 97201