honoring dailyen mudd's life

Forever 23 Scholarship

The Forever 23 Scholarship is an initiative of Blazor Apparel Projects, Inc., created in honor of Dailyen Mudd's life and legacy. This scholarship was established to help young adults take their next step toward education, purpose, healing, and opportunity.

At Blazor Apparel Projects, we believe that opportunity and mental wellness go hand in hand. Through the Forever 23 Scholarship, we are investing in the future of young people while encouraging hope, resilience, and conversations around mental health. Inspired by Dailyen's legacy and our "You Are Enough" initiative, this scholarship serves as a reminder that every life has value, every story matters, and every young person deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future.

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The Story Behind Forever 23

Why Forever 23?

The Forever 23 Scholarship was created in loving memory of Dailyen Mudd, whose life continues to inspire the heart of this initiative.

Before Blazor Apparel Projects became a nonprofit organization, Dailyen was an ambassador for Blazor Apparel Clothing. He believed in the vision from the beginning and was known for his kindness, encouragement, and ability to make others feel seen and valued. He had a genuine gift for speaking life into people and reminding them of their worth.

At the age of 23, Dailyen died by gun violence—a loss that deeply impacted everyone who knew and loved him. While his life ended too soon, his legacy did not.

The name Forever 23 represents the belief that Dailyen's impact will live on forever. Through this scholarship, we honor his life by investing in young adults pursuing education, career development, entrepreneurship, and other pathways to success.

As an extension of our "You Are Enough" initiative, the Forever 23 Scholarship also serves as a reminder that mental health matters, every life has value, and hope can create lasting change.

Forever 23 is more than a scholarship—it is a legacy of love, encouragement, and opportunity that will continue to impact lives for generations to come.

Everything You Need to Know

Scholarship Timeline

  • Application Opens: Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Application Closes: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • Winner will be announced the first week of October.
  • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicants must identify as male
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 17–23
  • Open to graduating high school seniors or young men pursuing post-secondary pathways
  • Only one (1) submission per applicant will be accepted

Duplicate or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Applicant Selection Process

Each application submitted to the Forever 23 Scholarship is thoughtfully reviewed by the Forever 23 Scholarship Committee, a group of individuals committed to ensuring a fair, equitable, and holistic evaluation process.

Rather than focusing solely on academic achievement, the committee considers each applicant's unique story, experiences, and potential for future impact. Applications are evaluated based on several key areas, including:

  • Demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and personal growth
  • Commitment to mental health awareness, emotional wellness, or overcoming personal challenges
  • Clarity of educational, career, or entrepreneurial goals
  • Leadership, community involvement, and service to others
  • Overall strength, authenticity, and completeness of the application

The Scholarship Committee carefully reviews every application using these criteria to identify recipients whose values and aspirations align with the mission of the Forever 23 Scholarship.

To preserve the integrity of the selection process, all committee decisions are made through a confidential review and are considered final.

Eligible Uses of Scholarship Funds

The Forever 23 Scholarship supports young adults pursuing a variety of educational and career pathways, recognizing that every journey toward success is unique. Whether you are pursuing higher education, learning a skilled trade, launching a business, or preparing for a meaningful career, this scholarship is designed to help remove financial barriers and create opportunities for long-term growth and success.

Scholarship funds may be used to support:

  • College & University – Tuition, educational fees, books, and required course materials for students pursuing higher education.
  • Trade & Certification Programs – Tuition, certification or licensing fees, tools, equipment, and training materials for vocational and skilled trade programs.
  • Entrepreneurship – Business startup expenses, professional development, certifications, and approved resources that support aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Workforce Development – Career readiness programs, workforce training, professional certifications, transportation, technology, and other approved expenses that support employment and career advancement.

Scholarship awards are distributed in accordance with Blazor Apparel Projects' Scholarship Policies and may be paid directly to an educational institution, training provider, vendor, service provider, or scholarship recipient, depending on the nature of the approved expense.

Public Recognition Notice

Recipients of the Forever 23 — The Dailyen Memorial Scholarship are publicly recognized as part of our mission to honor achievement, inspire others, and demonstrate community impact.

If selected, recipients will be announced through:

  • Blazor Apparel Projects’ official website
  • Social media platforms
  • Event programs and live announcements
  • Digital and printed promotional materials
  • Press releases or media coverage

Public recognition may include:

  • Recipient’s name
  • High school
  • City and state
  • Scholarship name and award year
  • Photos or video from official events

We do not share private or sensitive information, including home address, phone number, or mental health details.

👉 Public recognition is a required condition of accepting this scholarship.
 Applicants who are not comfortable with public recognition should not apply.

Important Application Notes

  • Applicants must complete the full scholarship application
  • Applicants must acknowledge and agree to public recognition before submitting
  • Applicants under 18 will be required to submit parent or guardian consent if selected
  • All application responses are kept confidential and used only for review purposes

Official Communication & Important Notice

To protect the integrity of the Forever 23 Scholarship, all official communication regarding the scholarship will only be sent from:

📧 info@blazorapparelprojects.org

All scholarship applications must be submitted directly through the Blazor Apparel Projects website. We will never ask applicants to apply through third-party websites, personal email addresses, or unofficial links.

Blazor Apparel Projects will never:

  • Ask applicants to submit payment, application fees, or donations to apply for the scholarship.
  • Request sensitive personal or financial information beyond what is required for the application and verification process.
  • Contact applicants from any email address other than info@blazorapparelprojects.org regarding scholarship decisions or requests for additional information before the review process has concluded.

While individuals are welcome to support our mission by making a voluntary donation through the Blazor Apparel Projects website, donations are never required and have no influence on scholarship eligibility, application review, or recipient selection.

If you receive any communication claiming to represent the Forever 23 Scholarship from a different email address, website, or individual requesting payment or sensitive information, please consider it fraudulent and report it to us immediately. Our goal is to ensure every applicant experiences a safe, transparent, and equitable application process.

How to Apply

Applications for the Forever 23 Scholarship will open on August 1, 2026. Applicants should be prepared to share their story, their goals, and how this scholarship will support their next step.

  • Applicant must be between the ages of 17–23.
  • Applicant must be pursuing education, trade school, certification, entrepreneurship, workforce development, or a creative/nontraditional career pathway.
  • Applicant must complete the scholarship application by September 15, 2026.
  • Additional documents or short-answer responses may be requested during the application process.

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A Legacy of Love That Lives On Through Others