Counslr Scholars Program

Counslr Scholars is more than a contest: it’s an initiative to redefine how students think about mental health. Each year, Counslr invites young people to share how they prioritize their mental health to help normalize conversations around mental health and to empower young people to use their voices to create change.

Through short multimedia submissions and creative storytelling, students showcase real, relatable ways they prioritize their mental well-being. This initiative gives students at participating schools a platform to:

Raise awareness around mental health

Reduce stigma through authentic storytelling

Inspire peers to prioritize their well-being

Encourage help-seeking behaviors in approachable ways

Winners are chosen across participating schools based on a holistic review of their submissions, including:

Adherence to contest guidelines

Strength of mental health advocacy

Impact in reducing stigma

Authenticity and creativity of their voice

Accuracy and consistency of information shared