In 2024, Joy+US founder Holly Rowe created this memorial scholarship in honor of former Mississippi State softball player Alexis Ann Wilcox, with the permission of her parents Shaun and LeAnn Flowers Wilcox. Alex inspired Holly and the entire softball community with her courageous battle with ovarian cancer before her passing on June 25, 2018. This annual scholarship is specifically for current softball student-athletes who have been impacted by cancer. It has been established to ensure that the legacy of Alex Wilcox lives on forever on the softball field.
AWARD AMOUNT
Award amount is $10,000 and is paid directly to the recipient’s university or college.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application deadline is August 16, 2024. The scholarship will be paid for the fall academic term.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Most current academic transcript
Proof of current roster status on NCAA Softball team (partial scholarship athletes accepted) or graduating senior on HS softball team
Letter of recommendation from current softball coach
Summary of career stats and accolades
Maximum 500 word personal essay on how you hope to represent the Alex Wilcox legacy of being a fighter on and off the softball field and how your life or family has been impacted by cancer
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Joy+US Foundation does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Application Period Opens - May 30, 2024
Application Deadline - August 16, 2024
Recipients Announced - September 2024
Awards Distributed - September 2024