Non-Profit Corporation

Gage P. Borgwardt Scholarship Foundation

Providing financial assistance for higher education for those with a personal experience with mental illness.

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Non-Profit Corporation

Gage P. Borgwardt Scholarship Foundation

Providing financial assistance for higher education for those with a personal experience with mental illness.

Apply Now Make a Donation

Getting Involved

Help Someone Achieve Their Dream

Making a donation

Our organization is dedicated to helping those who struggle with mental illness or have been impacted by mental illness achieve their dream. We offer scholarships for higher education and appreciate any donations or support you may consider.

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Sponsorship

Would you like to become a yearly sponsor? For a minimim of $500 a year, you will sponsor one scholarship and will have your name and/or logo advertised on our website in recognition. You can donate more and sponsor a larger scholarship amount or multiple scholarships to help more children achieve their dream.

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Gage Paris Borgwardt

by Trista Borgwardt | Apr 11, 2019

Gage Paris Borgwardt 3/20/1999 to 2/11/2019 Gage Paris Borgwardt, 19, passed away on February 11, 2019 in Spokane, WA. Gage was born on March 20, 1999 to Trista Borgwardt in Rapid City, SD. Gage graduated from Rapid City Central High School with honors in 2017. He was...

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Gage Paris Borgwardt

by Trista Borgwardt | Apr 11, 2019

Gage Paris Borgwardt 3/20/1999 to 2/11/2019 Gage Paris Borgwardt, 19, passed away on February 11, 2019 in Spokane, WA. Gage was born on March 20, 1999 to Trista Borgwardt in Rapid City, SD. Gage graduated from Rapid City Central High School with honors in 2017. He was...

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Bringing Awareness

Suicide Defined

Second leading cause of death

In the United States, death by suicide is the second leading cause of death in those ages 10 to 34 (National Institute of Mental Health).

SUICIDE

Is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior (National Institute of Mental Health).

Suicide Attempt

Is a non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior. A suicide attempt might not result in injury (National Institute of Mental Health).

suicidal ideation

Refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide (National Institute of Mental Health).

What Drives Us

Our Mission

To provide financial assistance through scholarships to those with a personal experience with mental illness and is seeking higher education at a university or technical institute.

In Crisis?

If you or someone you know is struggling, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is available to anyone, and all calls are confidential.

Get Help

Need Help?

Concerned that you or a loved one may be suffering from depression or anxiety? Would you like more information about screenings for mental health? Please visit your primary care doctor for full evaluation. Click the button below to see some quick screening tools you can fill out and take with you to see your doctor. If you are in crisis, please call 911.

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