Love Like Alissa INC

The primary purpose of Love Like Alissa, Inc. will be to award an annual monetary scholarship to a deserving member of the Mid-Carolina High School, Newberry High School and Newberry Academy Volleyball Teams. To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must: be a Senior at Mid-Carolina High School, Newberry High School and Newberry Academy ave completed their final season as a member of the Mid-Carolina High School, Newberry High School and Newberry Academy   Varsity Volleyball Team have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and attend to attend a college or university in the fall after their high school graduation. Candidates will also be required to submit an essay explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship, including the candidate's athletic accomplishments and their aspirational educational goals.

In honor of Alissa's memory, we are establishing the Love Like Alissa Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will benefit a deserving Mid-Carolina high, Newberry High School and Newberry Academy Volleyball player who embodies Alissa's spirit of kindness, dedication, and love for the game. We believe that supporting young athletes like Alissa is a meaningful way to continue her legacy.

Testimonials

When love is poured into someone’s future, its impact can reach far beyond a single scholarship. Brayden’s story is a beautiful example of that. As a recipient of the Love Like Alissa Scholarship, 2025, Brayden has continued to pursue her dreams with compassion, dedication, and a heart for serving others. Today, she is a nursing student at Clemson University, preparing for a career devoted to caring for people during some of the moments they need it most. Watching.Watching Brayden turn this opportunity into a future of helping others is exactly what the Love Like Alissa Scholarship is all about. Her journey carries Alissa’s legacy forward—spreading kindness, compassion, and love through the lives she will touch. We are incredibly proud of Brayden and cannot wait to see the difference she will make as a nurse. This is Love Like Alissa in action.

When you give to the Love Like Alissa Scholarship, you’re doing more than helping a student with their education—you’re investing in a future filled with purpose, compassion, and the opportunity to change lives. Addie, a 2024 Love Like Alissa Scholarship recipient, is a beautiful example. She has earned early acceptance into Wingate University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where she will prepare for a career helping others heal, grow stronger, and live fuller lives. Your generosity helps students like Addie pursue their dreams while carrying forward Alissa’s legacy of loving others, lifting them up, and reminding them that they matter. Your gift becomes part of their story—and Alissa’s legacy lives on through every life they touch.