Glenn Koons Scholarship - Applications Now Accepted

In October 2011, the Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania (MHAPA) and the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association (PMHCA) announced a new scholarship in honor of Glenn Koons, a beloved Certified Peer Specialist who touched many lives before his untimely death.

Glenn's personality and skills led him to become a Certified Peer Specialist. In this role he helped guide people through their mental health recovery journeys. Whether at work or with friends, he brought hope and smiles to people.

Donors

In response to our announcement, people from across the state donated to the scholarship. We are grateful to our scholarship donors for helping make this scholarship a reality.

MHAPA and PMHCA are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the scholarship.

About The Glenn Koons Scholarship

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a promising Pennsylvania candidate for Certified Peer Specialist training who demonstrates the ability to engage people, share life experiences in recovery, provide leadership, and teach others these skills.

To Apply for the Scholarship

Print and complete the application. Return your completed application by postal mail, fax or email:

By postal mail: PMHCA, 4105 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111

By fax: 717-564-4708

By email: jen@pmhca.org

Applications are encouraged via fax and email

Deadline

Applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2012 to be considered. An appointed committee will review applications and the winner will be notified no later than March 30, 2012.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact the PMHCA office, 1-800-887-6422.

Make a Donation

If you would like to make a donation to the Glenn Koons Scholarship, you can make a donation online or by check.

Online:

Make a donation online using PayPal:

By check:

Write a check payable to PA Mental Health Consumers Association (PMHCA) and mail to:

PMHCA
4105 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Attention: Glenn Koons Scholarship

All donors will receive recognition when the scholarship is awarded.

The official registration and financial information of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.