2025 Marilyn Porter Scholarship
The Universal Mental Health Services Marilyn Porter Scholarship
Marilyn Porter was a regional director for the eastern region of Universal Mental Health. For those who knew her, she was a dynamic personality with endless dedication to the people that she served as well as her family. When you worked with Marilyn, you became family. Marilyn came to Universal in September of 2011 and through her time at the agency impacted countless employees and people that we serve. Her advocacy and spirit embodied the mission of “Caring people, caring for people”, both employees, and the people we serve. Marilyn passed away on March 27, 2020 after a courageous fight with cancer. Her loss was one that was felt statewide and farther. Her legacy will live on though this scholarship.
The Universal Marilyn Porter Scholarship will be given annually in the amount of $1500. It will be awarded to a direct care hourly staff through an application selection process. The applicant must commit to attend a credited college ( community college, university, etc) within the year of the scholarship award.
The scholarship will be selected by a 6 person scholarship committee made up of 6 Universal employees. The decision will be made based primarily on a short essay from the applicant.
The scholarship decision will not be based on, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.
