Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

• Be a Dominion High School (Sterling, VA) seniors graduating in the class of 2025;

• Have a demonstrated interest in mental health advocacy; and

• Be planning to attend college, university, or trade school.

The application comprises two sections to showcase your passion, creativity, and dedication to mental health advocacy.

#1 — Reflective Questions
Respond thoughtfully to the following three questions. Each response should be no longer than 2,000 characters:

• Question 1: What inspired your passion for mental health advocacy

• Question 2: How have you contributed to mental health awareness in your school or community? How will you use the scholarship to advance your role in mental health

• Question 3: What is your vision for improving mental health support for teens in the future?

#2 — Create a Mental Health Resource
Demonstrate your creativity by designing a resource to help middle and high-school age teens improve their mental health and/or raise mental health awareness. Be sure your resource is original, impactful, and easy for teens to understand and engage with. 

Complete the online application form in full and submit no later than March 17, 2025.

Each scholarship is $3,600 and up to 2 will be awarded in 2025.

The scholarship winner(s) will be notified by May 1, 2025 with a public ceremony in mid-May (TBD) as well as being recognized at the Dominion High School Senior Awards Ceremony in June.

You can email info@Live4Lane.org with questions.