Scholarships Without Fees

The Bold Foundation manages every Bold.org scholarship from start to finish so every donation is tax-deductible and every dollar goes directly to students.

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100%tax-deductible

501(c)(3)non-profit

EIN:84-2719715

How the Bold Foundation Works

Our work is sustained by optional tax-deductible contributions that help keep scholarships accessible to millions of students.

Every dollar of your scholarship goes to students. Not overhead.

The Bold Foundation is sustained by optional tax-deductible contributions from donors who choose to support our work.

Free access for 7.5M+ students searching for scholarships

Dedicated donor support from a real team

Scholarship fraud prevention and applicant verification

End to end management from ideation to disbursement

A Real Team Behind Every Scholarship

Our donor operations team supports every scholarship from first idea through student disbursement. You stay involved in the decisions while we handle the process.

Sydney Taylor

Director of Donor Relations

Tell me about your mission. I will help bring your vision to life!

Scholarship Setup

Our team helps structure your scholarship including eligibility, criteria, timeline, and funding so it launches smoothly.

Applicant Verification

We review applications and verify student eligibility before any funds are distributed.

Donor Relations

Work with a dedicated team member who helps design your scholarship, answer questions, and guide the process from launch to awarding.

Award Distribution

Funds are distributed toward verified educational expenses and can be sent directly to students or their institutions.

Choose How You Want to Give

Start something new or support an existing scholarship or fund.

Start a scholarship

Create a scholarship that reflects your values. Set the criteria, award amount, and timeline.

Start a fund

Open a giving fund that others can contribute to over time. Ideal for memorials, communities, or ongoing causes.

Donate to a fund

Search for a scholarship fund and contribute directly.

Support the Bold Foundation

Donate to the Bold Foundation to help keep scholarships accessible to millions of students.

No Fees. Just Impact.

Scholarship donations go directly to students. The Bold Foundation is sustained through separate optional tax-deductible contributions from donors who choose to support our work.