Marissa Valerio
I am deeply honored to receive a scholarship from the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation. Overcoming challenges with dyslexia and ADHD to pursue my education has been
As of December 31, 2025, the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation is dissolving and transferring to Montana State University, who is endowing a scholarship for Joseph James Morelli Scholars, students pursuing an education in STEM, in perpetuity. Starting in 2026, the scholarship is only available to students attending MSU.
The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation transfers to Montana State University. To learn more, read our latest news article.
I am deeply honored to receive a scholarship from the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation. Overcoming challenges with dyslexia and ADHD to pursue my education has been
Becoming a Morelli Scholar holds profound significance that goes beyond just personal recognition. It’s a tribute to the legacy of Joseph James Morelli and his remarkable journey,
Becoming a Morelli Scholar helps me understand how others learn differently. As I move forwards with my education I can be more empathetic and understanding to how
The story of Joseph’s struggles and ultimate success is inspiring and familiar. receiving this scholarship is a validation of my struggles and my ability to succeed. I
I am glad to be part of a larger community that understands and supports dyslexic students. Becoming a Morelli Scholar means that I will be just that
This scholarship allows me to pursue my future as an engineer full-time without having to work to the same extent. I appreciate this organization’s understanding [of] dyslexia,
Becoming a Morelli Scholar means that there are people and organizations that recognize the difficulties that people with dyslexia have to overcome to be successful. It also
Becoming a Morelli Scholar is a huge honor that really hits home for me. Like Joseph Morelli, I’ve faced and fought through challenges with dyslexia, often feeling
I am extremely honored to be a Morelli Scholar. I feel connected with Joseph in his experiences with dyslexia in Park City Schools, with his love for

Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me. As I stated in my application I’ve been lacking in the social aspect of my life, due to having
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