Joshua Michael Liu Memorial Scholarship Winners

2024 Winners

​Three lucky high school seniors won this scholarship with life-affirming roots.

Anyssa Featherstone

Jillian Wong (left) & Next Step staff, Lisa

Margaret Conley

We were proud to present the winners: Margaret, Anyssa, and Jillian with scholarship checks on behalf of the Joshua Michael Liu family and foundation. All three candidates are from local California communities of Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Livermore, Dublin, or Alamo. To enter and win, they met specific requirements such as a 3.0+ GPA, valuing the lives of mother and child, and being an active member of the community. Each submitted an essay about the importance of the sanctity of life today and what it means to them. Winners were chosen by the foundation.

CELEBRATING THE SANCTITY OF LIFE

​More About This Scholarship

Joshua Michael Liu was a child born with an anencephalic birth defect, which would be fatal shortly after his birth. However, because his parents cherished the value of all human life, no matter how brief that life is, they chose to honor him with the legacy of awarding an annual scholarship in his name to a student who also cherishes and values human life.

​Thanks to our generous donors, Next Step is honored to present the Joshua Michael Liu Memorial Scholarship to local high school seniors.

​For over 30 years, Next Step has empowered women to make confident and healthy life choices. This includes providing support to those who are facing unexpected pregnancies. This scholarship underscores our passion to give back to the community and foster the value of a mother and child's lives to the next generation of young adults.