Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

• Be a Dominion High School (Sterling, VA) senior graduating in the class of 2026;

• 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.

Section 1: Your Story & Advocacy

Please answer all three questions below. Each response should be no more than 2,000 characters.

1. What Drives You?
What experiences, people, or moments inspired you to care about mental health? Why is this cause important to you, and how has it influenced your actions or choices?

2. What You’ve Done — and What’s Next?

How have you supported mental health awareness or well-being in your school or community? This may include volunteer work, service hours, leadership roles, events, peer support, or behind-the-scenes efforts.
Describe what you did, who you helped, and the impact of your actions.
How would this scholarship help you continue or expand this work?

If applicable: Briefly describe any volunteer or service work related to mental health (organization, role, time commitment).

3. Your Vision for the Future?
What changes or improvements would you like to see in mental health support for teens? How do you plan to stay involved in mental health advocacy after high school?

Section 2: Mental Health Advocacy Project

Create a Resource for Teens
Design an original resource that helps middle or high school students better understand mental health, reduce stigma, or encourage support and help-seeking.

Your resource should be:

• Created by you

• Easy for teens to understand and relate to

• Focused on a real mental health need (stress, anxiety, depression, peer support, self-care, asking for help, etc.)

• Intended to make a positive impact

Possible formats include:

• Poster, flyer, or resource card

• Social media or awareness campaign

• Peer discussion guide or workshop outline

• Short video or digital resource

Complete the online application form (link here) in full and submit no later than February 28, 2026.

Each scholarship is $3,600 and up to three will be awarded in 2026.

The scholarship winner(s) will be notified by May 1, 2026 with a public ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as well as being recognized at the Dominion High School Senior Awards Ceremony on June 4, 2026.

You can email info@Live4Lane.org with questions.