Who Can Apply:
- Peyton James was a beloved son who passed away too soon due to suicide after facing bullying and mental health issues. Peyton had a passion for all things electronic, from playing video games to making videos for his own YouTube account. He also loved animals and planned to attend Texas A & M veterinarian school, even though his first love was to The University of Texas.
- Matthew Ryan Dille was a music lover, an avid gamer, a Lego lover, and someone who cared deeply for animals throughout his whole life.
- Matt was an accomplished Quarter Midget Race Car Driver, racing #84 for eleven years. Those who knew Matt remember his sharp wit and his ability to make others laugh. He had a beautiful smile that he showed to many. Matt sadly died by suicide at the age of seventeen in Telford, Pennsylvania, where he was a senior at Souderton Area High School. Matt left this world as an Organ Donor, helping many others live on.
- This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Matt Dille by supporting students preparing to attend college and make a difference in the field of mental health.
- Any high school senior at Souderton Area High School in Pennsylvania 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 issues?
3. What will you do in college to raise awareness for mental health?
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Amount: $2,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/peyton-heart-project-scholarship-in-memory-of-matt-dille/