Established in 2025 by former board member Kevin Morrissey, this scholarship honors the values and legacy of his parents, Brian and Mary Ann Morrissey. Kevin, who has dedicated his career to the medical field, created this scholarship to support students in recovery who are pursuing studies in healthcare, medical, and related disciplines.
As a supplement to The Next Step scholarship, the Morrissey Family Medical Scholarship provides additional financial assistance to help recipients continue their education to make a lasting impact in the medical community. This scholarship reflects the Morrissey family’s deep commitment to both the mission of Next Step and the strength of individuals working to build meaningful futures in medicine while sustaining their recovery.
2025 Awardee Matthew R.
MORRISSEY MEDICAL AWARDEES
Matthew R., 2025
How Can I Apply?
The Morrisey Family Medical Scholarship is available to individuals who have received The Next Step scholarship for at least one year. New applicants are not eligible.
The scholarship committee chooses the recipients each year. Your general application is evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Applicants with majors in medical and healthcare fields are eligible.
2.Financial Need: applicants whose tuition and books will cost more than their financial resources and the maximum scholarship award from The Next Step are considered in need.
3. Excellence in the classrooms: applicants demonstrate academic excellence, which includes maintaining a high grade point average
4. Strong recovery program: applicants will have a strong recovery program
The best way to be considered for this scholarship is to demonstrate on your application and in your interview that you meet the criteria to be considered by the committee. This scholarship is awarded at the Scholarship Gala in October.
For more questions about this scholarship, contact Rachel Jones at 314.719.2880 or via email.
The Next Step has helped me so much throughout the years now, and I’ve continued to be inspired and empowered by the impact it’s having not only on all my fellow recipients but on me, especially. No words can describe how thankful and grateful I am because of this organization and community. My life has forever changed and is changing every day I get to go through this educational journey. I literally love you all at The Next Step and you make it worth so much more than just being a recipient, you make it possible and give me hope and strength every day.
Thank you again for everything you continue to do for those like me.
Matthew R.