2025 Winner: Sahasra Paladugu
Biography
Sahasra Paladugu is a student at Enloe High School, where she is actively involved in service and academic initiatives. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and supporting veterans, interests shaped by meaningful personal experiences. Through her studies and extracurricular work, Sahasra is focused on creating positive change in her community and plans to continue this work in college and beyond, as a health policy major.
Reaction Statement
I am extremely honored to receive this scholarship. College is a significant financial commitment, and this support helps ease that burden. I will never forget the day I met that veteran, his words taught me the importance of mental health and staying connected to others. With my degree, I hope to help create a stronger support system for veterans, and this scholarship brings me one step closer to that goal. Thank you for believing in me and investing in my future.