Drake Wood Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Drake Wood was a beloved son and friend who sadly passed when he was just sixteen years old.
Drake’s story is tragic yet not uncommon, as many people struggle with mental health and suicide ideation, especially in their teen years. When seeking help is discouraged, and conversations around mental health feel unwelcome, young people may feel they don’t have an avenue towards healing. Suicide prevention is one of the most important forms of advocacy and awareness for teenagers right now, and can save countless lives.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Drake Wood by uplifting students who have helped in some way to support suicide prevention.
Any high school sophomore, junior, or senior at Zionsville Community High School in Zionsville, Indiana, or alumni of now attending a two or four-year college or trade or technical school may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have lost a friend or family member to suicide or if they have personally struggled with suicidal ideation. Ideal applicants will have some experience raising awareness or working to prevent suicide.
To apply, tell us about your involvement in suicide awareness and why you’re passionate about it. Additionally, you may upload a few pictures of you with the friend you lost or of you participating in a suicide awareness project, but this is optional.
Please submit a brief essay and explain the involvement you have had in suicide awareness and why you are passionate about it.
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The application deadline is Jun 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 4, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 4, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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