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Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

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$5,000
1 winner$5,000
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Next Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Next Winners Announced
Dec 1, 2026
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This scholarship is for students who are amazing friends.

It will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.

To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:

  • Earnest
  • Determined
  • Moving

As part of our initiative to create accessible easy scholarships for all students, this scholarship will favor students who apply earlier—who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.

Selection Criteria:
Boldest Bold.org Profile, How early you apply
Rolling Deadline.
This scholarship has rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying earlier will have a greater chance of winning. It'll be awarded on December 1, 2026.
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Published December 1, 2025
$5,000
1 winner$5,000
Open
Apply Now
Next Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Next Winners Announced
Dec 1, 2026
Education Level
Any
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Winners and Finalists

December 2025

Winners
Joslyn Moore
Wayne State University
Redford, MI
Finalists
Thomai Dunn
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
Savannah Storms
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Nhya Elien
Barry University
Atlanta, GA
Vallerie Carrillo
The University of Texas at Austin
Spring, TX

December 2024

Winners
Trisha Belen
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA
Finalists
Juan Charry
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Stacy Delano
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Grace Pauley
Allen Park High School
Allen Park, MI

December 2023

Winners
Heriberto Sastre
Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TX

December 2022

Winners
Mauricio Juarez
Arizona State University-Tempe
Phoenix, AZ

November 2021

Winners
Christina Barrancotta
Eastern Kentucky University
Berea, KY
Finalists
Pranika Chandra
Calabasas, CA
Saba Weatherspoon
Ithaca High School
Ithaca, NY
Kareena Collette
New Century Academy
Stewart, MN
Kylee Nosbush
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
New Ulm, MN
Merel van den Dungen
Redmond High School
Redmond, WA
Rachel Meniboon
Hill-murray School
Minneapolis, MN
Nazifa Rahman
Richmond, VA
ANDREA T FERREIRA
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
Rachel Edmonds
Appalachian State University
Charlotte, NC
Jeremy Yiu
University of California-Davis
Oakland, CA

November 2020

Winners
Bao Ngo
University of Maryland-College Park
Rockville, MD
Finalists
Marleigh Meals
Maranatha Baptist University
Brevard, NC
Tenzin Chemi
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies
Woodside, NY
Laura Colon Peña
University of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Shraddha Pandya
Fallston, MD
Mackenzie Smith
University of California-Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA
Reagan Strelow
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mayville, WI
Jillian Holbrook
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Spokane, WA
Esmeralda Mejia
John Swett High
Pinole, CA
B'Elanna Jackson
Katy, TX

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Dec 1, 2026.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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