Eluna Scholarship Program

Created to extend our continuum of support, Eluna’s annual Scholarship Program helps campers and personalized support recipients pursue post-high school educational opportunities. All scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters.

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2026 Scholarship Application Overview

Applications for Eluna’s 2026 Scholarship Program are now open, and the deadline is May 8 11:59pm EST!

Eluna offers four one-time $3,000 (USD) educational scholarships to participants in our camp or personalized support programs. To qualify for any Eluna Scholarship applicants must be:
- A high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or a current student in a post-high school program.
- Planning to attend or currently attending a 2 or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school.

Each scholarship has additional criteria based on participation in Eluna programs. Read below to find the scholarship that best fits you.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program, process, or requirements, please see the FAQ section below or contact Erin Washburn at [email protected].

Funded by The Beam Family

Joshua William Beam Scholarship Program

A one-time $3,000 educational scholarship awarded annually to one participant of Camp Erin, Eluna’s grief camp. To qualify, applicants must be: 

  • A current or former Camp Erin camper 
  • A high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or a current student in a post-high school program 
  • Planning to attend or currently attending a 2- or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school 

This scholarship is supported by Amy Beam and the Beam family in memory of Joshua William Beam. Josh was willing to help anyone at any time, and always with a smile. A hard worker with a great sense of humor, Josh’s family was important to him, and he considered his friends family as well. His proudest moment was the day his daughter Amelia was born. Eluna is honored to recognize Amy and the Beam family’s dedication to supporting childhood grief, and to help keep Josh’s memory alive.  

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Founded by Susan and Erik Hansen

Eluna Trustees Legacy Fund Scholarship Program

A one time $3,000 educational scholarship awarded annually to one participant of Camp Mariposa, Eluna’s addiction prevention and mentoring camp. To qualify, applicants must be: 

  • A current or former Camp Mariposa camper, including Junior Counselors and mentors who are also alums.
  • A high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or a current student in a post-high school program.
  • Planning to attend or currently attending a 2- or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school.

85% of Camp Mariposa campers believe they will graduate from high school. 76% believe they will accomplish their dreams. The Eluna Trustees Legacy Fund Scholarship was created to help make those beliefs a reality.

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Funded by the Ronald A. Mincio Education Fund

Team Jesse Scholarship Program

A one-time $3,000 educational scholarship awarded annually to one qualifying camp participant with a military affiliation.

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be a current or former Camp Erin or Camp Mariposa camper.
  • Have a household member who has served or is currently serving in the military. See FAQs for definition of “household member”.
  • Be a high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or a current student in a post-high school program.
  • Be planning to attend or currently attending a 2- or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school.

Team Jesse extends outreach to military families dealing with the grief of losing a loved one and to those experiencing the loss felt when the disease of addiction impacts a family member. A partner of Eluna since 2012, Team Jesse was created to honor the legacy of SSG Jesse Williams, who was killed in action on April 8, 2007 in Iraq, leaving behind a young daughter, Amaya.

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Jason Clark Memorial Scholarship Program

A one-time $3,000 educational scholarship awarded annually to one qualifying recipient of personalized support from the Eluna Resource Center.

To qualify, applicants must be:

  • A recipient of personalized support from the Eluna Resource Center through their direct request or via a caregiver’s request. See FAQs for a definition of personalized support.
  • A high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or a current student in a post-high school program.
  • Planning to attend or currently attending a 2- or 4-year college/university of vocational/technical school.

The Jason Clark Memorial Scholarship is offered in memory of Jason Clark. Of all the ways to describe Jason, the words “curious,” “compassionate,” and “committed” would be at the top. He cared deeply about our society and the challenges we are facing. Jason believed that much could be improved or even solved if people had more access to education, to books, to learning in every venue and of every kind. He took that belief to the next level by teaching the next generation both online and in the classroom. Jason believed everyone learned in their own way and as a teacher he would find a way to connect to those students and make continuous learning exciting and impactful. A scholarship in Jason’s honor that allows more students to further their education is the perfect way to honor his life. He would be delighted to know that the opportunity for more education, more knowledge, and more people using their knowledge to improve our world was available through this scholarship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A high school senior that is graduating in 2026 or current student in a post-high school program.
  • Planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school.
  • A current or former camper, junior counselor, or mentor.

Three scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of $3,000 (USD) to be used toward educational expenses.

We plan to open applications in March/April 2026. We plan to announce awardees in May/June 2026. Please check back for an updated timeline.

Awarded scholarship can be used for vocational or technical school but must be used toward approved educational expenses.

Tuition, books, or other educational expenses. Scholarships will be paid directly to the Bursar’s Office (or equivalent).

Absolutely! We encourage all camp alumni to apply.

We define “household member(s)” as the following: parent, grandparent, caregiver, or sibling. If you have questions about qualifications, please reach out to Erin Washburn at [email protected].

Yes, you may reapply as long as you meet all the other eligibility criteria.

We ask applicants to apply for only one (of the four) scholarship opportunity per year.

Yes, you can still apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will be paid directly to the Bursar’s Office (or equivalent), and the awarded amount will be in USD currency.

Applicants will be required to answer short essay questions, found in the application form. A full list of essay questions can be found here.

Personalized support refers to the Eluna Resource Center’s personalized support service. Qualifying applicants will have received a custom list of resources and local referrals curated by the Eluna Resource Center team through a request submitted by themselves or a caregiver. If an applicant for the Jason Clark Memorial Scholarship received support via a request from a caregiver, we encourage them to collaborate on their application with their requesting caregiver.

Personalized support may also have been requested by a support professional (such as a therapist or school counselor) on a youth’s behalf. For the 2026 Program, only youth who directly requested personalized support or who were supported by a caregiver’s request will be considered. If you have questions about whether you qualify, please contact Erin Washburn at [email protected].

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