Bala Cynwyd, PA  – The Kristin M. Mitchell Foundation created a scholarship to honor the memory of Kristin Mitchell, a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in 2005. Following her graduation, Kristin was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. The Kristin Mitchell Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about unhealthy dating relationships.

Kristin is remembered for her leadership, commitment and engagement at Saint Joseph’s. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving undergraduate student who exemplifies the extraordinary contributions of Kristin to the University.

The Kristin M. Mitchell ‘05 Memorial Scholarship is awarded yearly. The recipient was a Saint Joseph’s University undergraduate student who exemplifies the extraordinary contributions Kristin made to SJU, and has demonstrated active involvement in Service Learning activities.

The scholarship is provided annually to a junior or senior who has demonstrated active involvement in Service Learning activities at Saint Joseph’s University in the area of domestic violence or dating violence; and/or demonstrated an active engagement in education and prevention activities in the areas of domestic violence or dating violence at Saint Joseph’s University.

The Kristin M. Mitchell scholarship for 2011 will be awarded on Saturday, October 15th at this year’s Kristin’s Krusade 5K Run/Walk.