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Haywood Reed Jr. Well Being Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 24, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 24, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
State:
LA
GPA:
2.5 or higher
Education Level:
Undergraduate, High school junior or senior

Haywood Reed Jr. lost his life after encountering struggles with his mental health. 

Unfortunately, over 47,500 people die due to mental struggles every year in the US, making it the tenth leading cause of death and even the second leading cause of death for those between ages 10 and 34. Due to the remaining social stigma around mental struggles, too many people go without necessary treatment and care, contributing to the high rates in the US.

This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in Louisiana who are advocates for mental wellness.

Any undergraduate, high school junior, or high school senior in Louisiana who has at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us about a healthy habit you’ll adopt to benefit your mental and emotional health and how you’ll make a safe space for others to manage their mental and emotional health.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published September 6, 2024
Essay Topic

1) Name one healthy habit you will adopt to manage your mental and emotional health in school. 2) How will you create a safe space for your friends and other students to manage their mental and emotional health?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Jayden Gordon
Texas Southern UniversityWestwego, LA

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 24, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 24, 2025.