Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,550 to U.S. students affected by mental health challenges. No GPA requirements. Apply by June 13, 2025, with a 200–1,000 word essay.
| Scholarship | Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship |
|---|
| Who Can Apply? | U.S. students Personally faced mental health challenges No GPA Requirements |
| Award Amount | $2,550 for one winner (or two awards of $1,750 each). |
| Deadline | June 13, 2025 |
| Winners Announced | July 13, 2025 |
| Application Requirements | 200–1,000 word essay sharing personal mental health experiences and their impact. |
| How to Apply | Submit an essay via a free Bold.org profile—no transcripts or recommendation letters needed. |
| Where to Apply | www.Bold.org/apply |
Mental health struggles are far too common, yet still too often misunderstood.
Whether you’ve faced them yourself or watched a loved one struggle, you know how much strength it takes to push through.
That’s exactly why the Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship exists—to support students like you who have lived through these challenges and want to be part of the movement to break the stigma.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to any student in the U.S. who has:
- Personally experienced mental health challenges or
- Had a loved one struggle with mental health issues
- US Resident
- No GPA requirements
No restrictions based on major or school. Just your story and your willingness to talk about it.
Scholarship Award & Deadline
- $2,550 for a single winner
- Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
- Winners Announced: July 13, 2025
Application Process
Applying is simple—no complicated forms or endless paperwork. Just follow these steps:
1. Write Your Essay (200–1,000 Words)
This is your chance to be real. No fluff, no trying to sound perfect—just your authentic story.
- How has mental health impacted your life, relationships, or beliefs?
- What challenges have you overcome?
- How has your experience shaped your future goals?
Don’t hold back. Honest, raw, and personal stories make the biggest impact.
2. Create a Profile on Bold.org
To submit your essay, you’ll need to sign up for a free profile on Bold.org. If you’re already on there, just find the scholarship and submit your application.
3. Submit Application
Visit: https://bold.org/apply/
That’s it. No transcripts, no letters of recommendation—just your words, your experience, and your willingness to share.
Look, mental health is still something people hesitate to talk about, but scholarships like this are helping to change that.
If your story can help someone else feel less alone, that’s already a win. And if you can get financial support for your education along the way? Even better.
- No GPA requirements = No academic pressure.
- No strict major requirements = Any student can apply.
- A real chance to raise awareness = Your story could help break the stigma.
If you’ve made it this far, this scholarship is meant for you. Maybe you’ve been putting off applying, second-guessing if your story is “important enough.” Let me tell you: it is.
Mental health struggles are real. The stigma is real. But so is your resilience.
