The Mary Jo Liljedahl Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in a public or private university within the state of Mississippi and who is majoring in psychology, counseling, or another related field.

The affects of Hurricane Katrinia in 2005 had lasting impact on Mary Jo. Since Charity Hospital did not reopen following the storm, she lost her job and sense of community. These life altering events had a lasting affect on the entire family. In the years after, she relocated to Covington, LA where she was able to find a church community and fought everyday to strengthen her mental health. In 2012, she passed away from a pulmonary embolism. She was a daughter, sister, and mother.

Making a difference is not about changing the entire world, it is about making an impact within your own community. We all have the ability to empower future generations of students who will be dedicating their lives to helping others who need it most.

Past Recipients

2024 Mary Jo Liljedahl Memorial Scholarship

By Project Impact MS

2024 Mary Jo Liljedahl Memorial Scholarship