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Student’s Passion for Mental Health Drives Impact

Grace Kelly and Sharon Justice at the scholarship luncheon

Helping a fellow student receive life-saving mental health care is just one way that Grace Kelly has gone above and beyond to support the well-being of fellow Longhorns. Such efforts have garnered her the Sharon H. Justice Leadership Scholarship that honors a former UT Austin dean of students.

“This scholarship means the world to me. If I can give back to the University any fraction of the percentage Sharon has, I will have done a good job in leading,” shared Kelly, a senior Plan II Honors and human development and family sciences major from McAllen, Texas.

Kelly (front, left) with the Student Government executive board

Justice influenced the lives of many students during her 24 years on campus, including several Student Government leaders who created this scholarship to honor her legacy of putting students first. This philosophy is core to the Division of Student Affairs’ programs, spaces and resources.

Kelly (left) with members of her sorority at the Alpha Chi Omega Nationals Conference

Besides serving as Student Government president, Kelly has a strong history of taking on leadership roles like the scholarship recipients before her. As vice president of risk management in her sorority, she was the first point of contact for students in crisis. Kelly connected many peers to Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center resources, as well as seeking professional support for them in some instances.

“This experience underscored the importance of mental health resources and solidified my resolve to address this issue within our campus community,” she added.

Kelly (back, fifth from right) with her club soccer team

This determination dates back to Fall 2021, when she entered college during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly joined club soccer to connect with fellow Longhorns – key to enhancing her well-being during the hybrid learning environment. Being a member of the Plan II Pre-Medical Society helped redirect her career path towards addressing healthcare issues in public policy, rather than her original plan to pursue medicine.

Additionally, she served as organizational chair in the Plan II Mental Health Alliance, and she volunteers with Austin’s SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone) Alliance. Her commitment to serving others through student life and volunteer opportunities caught the attention of the scholarship committee.

“She optimizes what we are looking for — she’s got it all, the ideal recipient. She’s not just one thing,” said Sharon Justice, former associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students (1985-2001). What’s ahead? Kelly looks forward leading the student body and collaborating with University leaders through the spring. After graduation in May, she plans to take a gap year before graduate school, pursuing a career in public policy with a focus on mental health.

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