B.R.I.G.H.T (Be.Radiant.Ignite.Growth.Heroic.Teaching) Scholarship

$5,000
2 winners, $2,500 each
Open
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2025
Winners Announced
Sep 3, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student (enrolled at least half-time)
Background:
From a low-income and/or single-parent household
Field of Study:
Education (teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school leadership, etc.)

Sierra Argumedo was a beloved wife who had a gentle soul and a deep, lifelong love for children.

Sierra wanted to devote her life to being in the classroom as a teacher, with her ultimate goal being to make sure that each one of her students felt seen and loved while also receiving one of the most valuable things in life: an education. Moreover, on November 10,2024 Sierra passed away from suicide.

This scholarship seeks to honor Sierra's kindness and passion by uplifting students who share her calling to teaching.

Any undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled at least half-time may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re from a low-income and/or single-parent household and if they’re pursuing a career related to education (teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school leadership, etc.). One undergraduate winner will be selected and one graduate student will be awarded.

To apply, tell us about a time when you impacted a child’s life, what you would change about education and why, or who inspired you to work in education.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published May 2, 2025
Essay Topic

Write a 500-1,200 word essay based on ONE of the prompts below:


1. Tell us about a time when you had a positive impact on a child’s life.

2. If you could change anything in education, what would it be and why?

3. Who had the most profound impact in your life to encourage you to work in education?

500–1200 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Aug 3, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 3, 2025.