Compassion Scholarship - for family members or murdered victims
Description:
Prisoners donate their works of art, which when sold, help to fund college scholarships for family members of murdered victims. In addition, a portion of all donations helps to fund this initiative. To date, over $60,000 in scholarships have been awarded to individuals from around the country.
Eligibility:
The scholarships of between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 are awarded on a revolving basis through Compassion newsletter which is written and edited by death row prisoners. Prisoners help fund the scholarships with the sale of their works of art through Compassion.
Ongoing