MANSFIELD – The Mansfield-based mental health nonprofit 33 Forever Inc. will again award scholarships in the spring of 2026 for post-high school education to graduating seniors in Richland County.

This scholarship, named “The 33 Forever Scholarship In Honor of Danielle Leedy,” is a one time awards of $1,333 to one Lexington High School and two other Richland County high school seniors who intend to pursue education after high school.

The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria and not on financial need.

To qualify:

  • The applicant must have a minimum high school grade point average of
    2.0.
  • The applicant must be attending a two or four-year degree-granting
    accredited institution the next school year, seeking a bachelor’s or
    associate’s degree.
  • The applicant must provide a written essay or short video describing
    either an obstacle the applicant has overcome, or ways in which the
    applicant has had to demonstrate resilience, or how a mental health
    issue/challenge has affected someone the applicant knows.
    It should also describe how the above has impacted the applicant and the
    applicant’s future or how they live their life as a result or why they are the
    person they are. It should also describe the applicant’s future goals or
    aspirations, both short and long term.
    The applicant must further demonstrate and describe his or her
    involvement in a community service project or program or some other
    activity supporting others in the community.

Finally, the applicant must provide a listing/description of the applicant’s high school, community and/or work activities during high school.

An online application and further details/requirements can be obtained on the 33 Forever website at www.33forever.life.

Applications must be received by 33 Forever on or before 5 p.m. April 10, 2026 by hand delivery, regular mail or email to: 33 Forever, Inc., 1 Marion Ave., Suite 215, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 or jheck@33forever.life. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

The scholarship recipients will be selected by the 33 Forever Inc. Board of Directors (or an appointed committee of the board) and will be announced at the spring senior awards day at the recipient’s school.

33 Forever, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by the family and friends of Danielle Leedy, a vibrant, strong, professional young woman who lost a long battle to chronic depression in February 2019.

It was created to honor Danielle’s life and her longtime passion to raise awareness, empower and comfort those struggling with the disease of depression, anxiety and finding self-worth, including suicidal thoughts.

For more information, visit www.33forever.life or the 33 Forever Facebook or Instagram pages.