Jeanne Betts was one of the original Owners and Instructors of Elite Massage School and past away on September 7, 2026 due to cancer. However, she dedicated herself to helping students understand the basics of massage. When students felt stressed or needed extra help, she offered support and compassion, helped them work toward passing grades, and lifted their spirits so they could find confidence in their own abilities. This scholarship grant honors her legacy of encouragement and belief in every student’s ability to grow and succeed.
Purpose of Scholarship Grant
The Jeanne Betts’ Road to Success Scholarship Grant provides financial support toward the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), helping future massage therapists take the next step towards becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
Annual Awards and Deadlines
The Scholarship Grant Winner(s) will be drawn on July 16th of each year (Jeanne’s Birthday). These will be chosen randomly out of the National Application Submissions that were received by June 1st of the same year of the drawing.
All applications that are submitted and received between June 2nd, 2026 to June 1st, 2027 will be eligible for the July 16th 2027 drawing.
All applications that are submitted and received between June 2nd, 2027 to June 1st, 2028 will be eligible for the July 16th 2028 drawing.
Eligibility and Use of Funds
Open to any currently enrolled massage student or student within the past 12 months of the drawing date in the United States, attending any massage therapy school. Verification will be required.
The $265 scholarship grant is for the MBLEx testing fee only. It is not a cash award for general expenses. Direct payment to FSMTB for the MBLEx or reimbursement to the applicant by providing reasonable documentation to verify enrollment and the testing-fee expense has been paid for.
Applicants must intend to take the MBLEx, submit a completed application and original essay, and agree to provide reasonable documentation to verify enrollment and the testing-fee expense.
Application checklist
☐ Completed application form, including the school director or owner’s name and expected (or within the past 12 months) graduation date.
☐ Original essay addressing all four required prompts on application.
☐ Confirmation of current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months, such as a school letter or transcript, with unnecessary sensitive information omitted.
☐ Submit a color copy of your Photo ID
☐ If you win we will post a photo of the winner, so if you do not want to use your photo ID photo, please submit an additional head shot, or we will default to using your photo ID
☐ Intended MBLEx testing date or registration status, if available.
Completed Packet Includes
☐ Application Checklist – Page 3
☐ Completed Essay – Page 4
☐ Application – Page 5
☐ Grant Request & Certification – Page 6
☐ Photo ID (If you win we will post a photo of the winner, so if you do not want to use your photo ID photo, please submit an additional head shot, or we will default to using your photo ID)
Submission
- Email your completed to scholarship@elite-massage-school.com (write in the subject: Road to Success Scholarship Grant)
OR
- Physically mail your completed packet to: Elite Massage School, Road to Success, 4009 Bridgeport Way West, Suite E, University Place, WA 98466.
Submit by the deadline for your selected award cycle.
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Please note Todd Valentine is the coordinator for the
Jeanne Betts “Road To Success” Scholarship Grant
And assures all donations will go solely to the Scholarship Grants.
The logo is to the left of the name to verify it is the correct account.
Thank you for your donation and support.