Haywood Reed Jr. Well Being Scholarship
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.
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?
Winners and Finalists
April 2023
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Mar 24, 2023. Winners will be announced on Apr 24, 2023.
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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 Apr 24, 2023. 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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