$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
About Bold.org
At Bold.org, we believe that the world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer—the ones who know that a mountain is climbed one step at a time. Bold.org is built for students, like you, who are determined to make the climb. As you join the Bold.org platform, you get the opportunity to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive to scholarship panels via your student profile.
What Makes This Scholarship Different?
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
What Does “Bold” Mean to Us?
To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:
- Earnest
- Determined
- Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
Furthermore, this scholarship will be similar to the many easy scholarships available on Bold.org in that it will favor students who apply earlier—who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
Scholarship Timeline
- Scholarship created on Bold.org
- Applications open
- Application review period
- Winners announced on:December 1, 2026
- Winners contacted with award instructions
This scholarship has rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying earlier will have a greater chance of winning.
Awarded to 48 Winners and FinalistsWinners and Finalists
FAQ
The application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
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.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future 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.
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.
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.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
Awarded to Bold.org Members
All scholarships on Bold.org are unique—created and funded directly on the platform. Every dollar is secured at launch and goes straight to students, with no fees.
Bold.org is 100% free.