Congratulations to our 2025 Elyssa's Mission Scholarship Recipients!
Receiving the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship is both an honor and a deeply personal milestone for me. Through this scholarship, I am empowered to continue advocating for mental health. It serves as a reminder that by acknowledging struggles, showing care, and encouraging open dialogue, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those around us. I am grateful for the opportunity to further my education and to carry forward the mission of Elyssa’s Mission in promoting mental health and preventing suicide!
Over my high school career I have been fortunate enough to work with an organization like Elyssa’s Mission, whose values directly align with mine. I have been in situations that have saved lives due to the training and work that Elyssa’s Mission provides. This scholarship award showcases that young people, like me, have the power to make a difference in the world. This institution and scholarship are far more than financial support, but instead honor a commitment to mental health advocacy. When working towards a society where cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing’s are prioritized, we foster a more resilient world, that supports those seeking guidance. I am eternally grateful for this recognition from Elyssa’s Mission, and I look forward to continuing the destigmatization of mental wellness stretching beyond my community.
Receiving the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship has been something that means the world to me. Being able to share my personal journey regarding suicide with Elyssa’s Mission is something I was happy to do and receiving an award for it inspires me to keep pushing to eliminate the negative stigmas surrounding mental health. The scholarship will help me afford the next step of my education going forward and is something I’m incredibly grateful for.
Earning the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship is such an honor and I am so grateful to be a part of such a great program. This organization assures me that others are actively looking to help others find their community and belonging in this world, something that is very meaningful to me. In the future, I plan to continue sharing the ACT message and working with others to promote suicide prevention awareness.
I am so beyond honored to receive the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship! Awareness for Mental Health and its surrounding stigma has always been a significant part of my life, which makes this award very personal. You never know what is happening in another person’s life and the silent battles they face. I am committed to spreading kindness and continuing to be a supportive outlet for those who need it. Elyssa’s Mission is an amazing community that helps those struggling with Mental Health, and I am so grateful to be a part of this program. I can’t wait to continue to learn from the Elyssa’s Mission program and spread the hope of Mental Health awareness to others.
I’m incredibly happy and thankful to have received this scholarship. It truly means so much to me because suicide awareness is a topic I’m deeply passionate about. Writing the essay gave me an opportunity to express the importance of mental health and the need to support those who may be struggling in silence. This award not only encourages me to keep advocating for awareness, but it also reminds me that sharing our voices and stories can make a real difference.
This scholarship represents the hardships I overcame and how my hard work paid off. I had little to no motivation to keep up with school, friends, family, and hobbies. I was a shell of what I once was. One day, I finally found the courage to seek help and change how I lived. I got back on track and rediscovered my love for living. This scholarship proves that it all worked out in the end. ACT can save lives.
I am incredibly grateful to have received the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship. The recognition has made me feel truly seen—not only for my efforts and dedication in my community, but also for the personal challenges I’ve faced along the way. Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is so important, and I’m proud to have helped shift perspectives through this program. I’m honored by the opportunities this scholarship provides and deeply appreciative of the support from Elyssa’s Mission.
This scholarship means a lot to me, not just because of the financial help it provides me (which I’m extremely grateful for), but also the message behind the scholarship. Winning a scholarship about advocacy made my heart soar. I know there are so many others with stories like mine and the more we talk about it the more we can get done. Thank you Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship!
My family migrated to America when I was a little kid, in search of a better life. From the start, my mom consistently encouraged my siblings and me to dream big and work hard. For the past 8–9 years, I’ve been consistent and determined—more so after learning how much my mom, a single mother, sacrificed for us. She carried the weight of our troubles on her shoulders. This scholarship means more than just financial help—it represents a step toward achieving my goals and making all the hard work worth it. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity.