Fox Pest Control has announced that Shreyan Singha is the recipient of the 2025 Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship. Shreyan was recognized and stood out for his exceptional commitment to mental health advocacy, community healing and youth empowerment.
Shreyan Singha, raised in Coral Springs, Fla., is currently a freshman at Duke University, where he plans to major in statistics and biology, with aspirations to work in healthcare consulting and investment banking. His academic drive is matched by his passion for service, community leadership and improving access to mental healthcare.
The selection process
Shreyan’s essay demonstrated emotional maturity, courage and leadership rooted in lived experience. His journey of advocacy began in 2018, when the tragic Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting forever altered the safety and spirit of his community. The trauma that followed — both visible and invisible — became a defining catalyst for his mission.
After the passing of a friend, Shreyan recognized the urgent need for better education, stigma reduction and support systems. Despite personal struggles with anxiety, self-doubt and self-harm, he decided to publicly share his story in a local newspaper. His vulnerability helped others — including a struggling middle school student who told him his words made him feel less alone.
Determined to contribute in a more formal capacity, Shreyan dove deeper into the subject by taking AP Psychology and collaborating with Dr. Sonali Rajan of Columbia University on a systematic research review of school mental health systems. Their work identified major gaps — such as understaffing and insufficient trauma-response strategies — which Shreyan then brought directly to policymakers.
Shreyan has served alongside Florida Representative Christine Hunschofsky, contributed to U.S. Representative Jared Moskowitz’s Youth Congressional Cabinet, organized youth mental health roundtables and helped mobilize youth advocates who sent more than 400 emails to state and local leaders supporting increased school mental health funding.
His service extends beyond policy. Recognizing the need for a space where youth could connect and be heard, Shreyan founded MEWE, a youth-led mental health organization dedicated to awareness and stigma reduction. Through MEWE’s blog, young people from 23 states and Aruba have shared personal stories, reaching more than 3,000 readers. Shreyan also launched a podcast featuring conversations with mental health professionals, policy leaders and child welfare experts, helping amplify the conversation nationally.
MEWE’s work earned a $2,000 award from the National Society of High School Scholars. Still, Shreyan says the most meaningful work remains the community healing discussions held on the anniversaries of the 2018 tragedy—spaces where vulnerability, empathy and unity help transform grief into resilience.
Charity of choice: Kids of Love
As part of his scholarship award, Shreyan selected Kids of Love, a nonprofit close to his heart, to receive a charitable donation from Fox Pest Control. Since middle school, he has volunteered with the organization, witnessing firsthand the joy and hope they bring to families. Kids of Love supports children with debilitating illnesses both emotionally and financially — hosting events at hospitals, helping fund Make-A-Wish experiences and providing relief to families facing unimaginable challenges.
Quote from Shreyan
“This scholarship helps me further reach my goal of making healthcare more accessible in two ways. It allows me to further my studies in learning the business behind healthcare so I can understand more as to how to make healthcare more affordable. The scholarship also allows me to support a charity close to my heart: Kids of Love. This local non-profit works hard to support children with debilitating illnesses and their families both financially and emotionally.”
Fox Pest Control scholarship offering
Fox Pest Control believes in investing in future leaders who dedicate themselves to making a difference. The Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship was created with supporting this mission in mind and to support students who demonstrate leadership, compassion and a deep commitment to improving the world around them.
2026 scholarship information
The Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship will reopen for applications in 2026. Additional details — including deadlines, eligibility requirements and updates — will be shared soon.
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