Jaden Booker Memorial Scholarship
Jaden Booker was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, whose presence illuminated the lives of everyone he met. He possessed a remarkable talent for piano and enthusiastically enjoyed ping pong, board games, bowling, and various sports. Throughout his career, Jaden demonstrated unwavering dedication and care, whether that was working on a pirate ship for kids, stocking produce at Walmart, or serving in the Navy. His life was tragically cut short due to suicide, leaving his loved ones with a profound loss and a lifelong journey of healing.
This scholarship is established to honor Jaden's memory by providing support to students who have lost a loved one to suicide and are struggling to find the strength to move forward.
Any high school senior (Class of 2027) who is a Massachusetts resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have lost a loved one due to suicide and will plan pursue the mental health field in college.
To apply, tell us about your journey as a survivor of suicide loss, including the challenges you have faced, the lessons you have learned, and how you’ve found resilience and hope despite the tragedy you’ve experienced.
Reflect on your journey as a suicide loss survivor, discussing the challenges you’ve faced, the lessons you’ve learned, and how you’ve found resilience and hope in the face of tragedy.
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The application deadline is Feb 23, 2027. Winners will be announced on Mar 24, 2027.
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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 Mar 24, 2027. 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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