The purpose of the Hearts of Hope Scholarship is to help young homicide survivors rebuild their lives shattered by violence. We continue Peyton’s legacy of reaching out to help others who need help to reclaim their lives and to provide HOPE in the face of life’s greatest adversity: losing family to a senseless act of violence. Our goal is to award as many scholarships as financially possible to help survivors rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams. To quote Peyton’s world view “We should leave the world a better place.”
Families are emotionally, psychologically, physically and financially shattered by homicide. Hearts of Hope provides a small way to acknowledge the devastation and connect young survivors who have lost their family. Consider the loss of a child to violence in your family and the impact on your ability to function. Families are left paralyzed. The scholarships offer compassion and hope for the children left behind.
Applications are accepted each year from January 1 through June 1. Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2024.
Children who have lost a parent or sibling to homicide are eligible to apply. For eligibility, applicants must be at least 17 years old, and no more than 25. Applicants must either have completed one year of grief counseling or be in counseling through a counseling center, hospice, grief support group, faith-based program, or other recognized services.
Annual scholarships in the amount of $1000 and up to $2000 for seniors per academic year payable to the college, university, or accredited vocational program provided the student remains in good academic and social standing at the school, pending the availability of funds. Recipients are eligible to receive a scholarship for 4 years to complete a bachelor degree and 2 years for an associate degree or vocational certificate.
Applicants must complete the application form and submit a one to two-page essay about the impact of crime on their life, how counseling has helped them in the grief process , and why the scholarship is important to them.
Applications are accepted beginning January 1 through June 1.
Send By Mail To:
Hearts of Hope Scholarship
Peyton Tuthill Foundation
P.O. Box 3144
Tallahassee, FL 32315
Or By Email To:
info@peytontuthilfoundation.org
References verified and scholarship recipients will be notified by mail, text or email.
Please include your Cell Number and Email Address on the application.
Click on the link below to download the application.
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