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Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James

$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 30, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
School:
Dripping Springs High School
State:
Texas
Education Level:
High school senior

Peyton James was a beloved son who passed away too soon due to suicide after facing bullying and mental health issues.

Bullying and the mental illness it exacerbates can increase the likelihood of suicide. When facing these struggles, it’s critical to tell trusted friends or loved ones and to seek help. The stigmatization of mental health adds an extra barrier to seeking treatment. This stigma costs lives, and fighting back against it is important to usher in a more accepting future.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.

Any high school senior at Dripping Springs High School in Texas may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about yourself and your connection to mental health by responding to one of the prompts below.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published September 11, 2024
Essay Topic

Write a short essay including an introduction about you (who you are, where you attended high school, where you plan to attend college, and your intended field of study) and answer ONE of the following questions:


1. What have you learned about mental health during your high school years and how will you apply it in the years to come? 


2. What can we do as a society to end the stigma surrounding mental health? 


3. What will you do in college to raise awareness for mental health?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2025.