A World Free of Suicide’s Future Leader Scholarship recognizes a graduating student-athlete who has demonstrated leadership, service to others, perseverance through adversity, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the people and community around them.

A World Free of Suicide was founded on the belief that difficult experiences can become a catalyst for service, leadership, and change. This scholarship is intended to recognize a young person who has shown the courage to grow through challenges and use their experience, abilities, and opportunities to positively influence others.

The scholarship recipient will receive a $5,000 award to assist with expenses related to post-secondary education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a graduating senior attending a high school in the Eugene-Springfield area

• Actively participate in at least one high school sport

• Plan to enroll in a college, university, community college or other accredited post-secondary educational program

• Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, service to others, perseverance or a commitment to positively impacting their community

• Complete all required portions of the application

Applications Due: March 1st, 2027

Winner Announced: May 1st, 2027