Who Can Apply:
- This scholarship honors Lennon Baldwin, a freshman at Morristown High School who passed away. An accomplished musician, Lennon was dedicated to learning songs on both drums and guitar. He formed friendships through various activities, including championship bowling, gymnastics summer camp, and gaming.
- Lennon cherished family vacations, especially in Maine, Wildwood, and Yosemite. He had a genuine love for animals and brought warmth to those around him with his kindness, wit, and humor. His laughter and smile are deeply missed, as is his famous one-liners continue to resonate with family and friends. This scholarship aims to raise awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help, encouraging high school seniors in New Jersey to pursue support and understanding.
- Bullying and the mental illness it exacerbates can increase the likelihood of suicide, especially for young people in school.
- When students face these struggles, it’s critical to tell trusted friends or loved ones and to seek help. However, the stigmatization of mental health adds an extra barrier to seeking treatment. This stigma costs lives, and fighting back against it is important to usher in a more accepting future.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lennon Baldwin by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
- Any high school senior in New Jersey who attends Morristown High School may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Submission: Write a short essay including an introduction about you (who you are, where you attended high school, where you plan to attend college, and your intended field of study) and answer ONE of the following questions:
1. What have you learned about mental health during your high school years and how will you apply it in the years to come?
2. What can we do as a society to end the stigma surrounding mental health?
3. What will you do in college to raise awareness for mental health?
Deadline: April 2, 2026
Amount: $2,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/peyton-heart-project-scholarship-in-memory-of-lennon-baldwin/
