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Mission Statement
To honor the life and spirit of AJ by awarding scholarships to students and young adults who embody his values—joyful creativity, generosity, and advocacy for mental health. We seek to uplift youth and young adults who, like him, use their gifts to make others feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Move Like AJ Inc. has established three heartfelt scholarships in loving memory of our son, AJ. He was deeply loved by many—his joyful spirit, infectious laughter, and generous heart left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Through these scholarships, we honor the vibrant pieces of who he was. Two of the scholarships are named with songs by Michael Jackson, whose music AJ adored. Whether through dance or song, AJ connected deeply with MJ’s work—it was his way of expressing joy and connecting with others. These scholarships are not just awards; they are reflections of AJ’s passions, his journey, and his legacy.  

  1. Move Like AJ Memorial Scholarship This scholarship celebrates AJ’s boundless love for freestyle dancing and singing. If music was playing, AJ was dancing—unapologetically, joyfully, and often inspiring others to join in. Whenever a Michael Jackson song came on, everyone knew to look for AJ—he would be freestyling with a big smile, lighting up the room.

  2. “Heal the World” – Creative Hearts Scholarship This scholarship recognizes a high-functioning student on the autism spectrum who uses art or music as a meaningful tool in navigating life’s challenges. It is inspired by the life of AJ, who, despite the difficulties he faced, achieved independence—working full-time at UPS, living on his own, supported himself financially, and built friendships, even when sometimes genuine social connection didn’t come easily. AJ faced a world that wasn’t always understanding or kind, yet he met it with resilience. Music was a source of joy and comfort for him. Though he had to remain cautious of those who might take advantage of his kind and generous spirit, AJ never let that dim his compassion, warmth, and willingness to share his heart with others. This scholarship celebrates that same strength, creativity, and spirit, supporting students who are walking a similar journey.

  3. “You Are Not Alone” Scholarship This scholarship award honors a student who is an advocate for mental health awareness. AJ was passionate about mental health and often spoke openly on his TikTok and Instagram about the importance of supporting others and breaking the stigma. This scholarship carries forward his voice and advocacy.
Each of these scholarships carries a piece of AJ’s spirit—his creativity, resilience, and his unwavering kindness. Through them, we hope to continue spreading the light he brought into our lives and the lives of so many others.

“Move Like AJ” Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Conway Family
$1000

Purpose: This scholarship celebrates the life and legacy of James A. Conway Jr (AJ), whose passion for freestyle dance, and love for singing (especially karaoke) brought light and joy to others.

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“Heal the World” Creative Hearts Scholarship

Donor: Conway Family
$500

Purpose: To support youth or young adults High Functioning on the Autism Spectrum using art/music as emotional expression

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"You Are Not Alone" Scholarship

Donor: Conway Family
$500

Purpose: To honor the life, spirit, and legacy of AJ, this annual scholarship recognizes a student or young adult who advocates for mental health awareness, supports others through emotional challenges, or uses their voice to reduce stigma. This award is for individuals who help others feel seen, supported, and not alone

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FAQ

There will be one “MoveLikeAJ Memorial Scholarship” winner announced with the award being $1000.
The “Heal the World” Scholarship is to one winner with the amount being $500.
The “You Are Not Alone” Scholarship is for one winner with the amount being $500.

Yes, MoveLikeAJ allow students to apply to more than one scholarship based on chosen scholarship type. However, you will not be eligible to receive more than one scholarship in the same year.

MoveLikeAJ scholarships are single-year awards. However, winners of the previous year may apply for the following year if eligible.

High school seniors can begin to apply for MoveLikeAJ Inc. scholarships. The on-line application system will be available by early December.

Yes. Students with a GED are eligible for MoveLikeAJ scholarships. However, you must attend a four-year college for the Academic Scholarship, or a community college, training/vocational school for the Training and Vocational Scholarship.

Yes. As long as your home school program will issue you an official high school transcript to submit to MoveLikeAJ Inc., you are eligible to apply. Additionally, you may submit a transcript produced by your program or the person in charge of your home schooling, however, the transcript must be signed by credentialed teacher.