B.R.I.G.H.T (Be.Radiant.Ignite.Growth.Heroic.Teaching) Scholarship
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.
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?
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The application deadline is Aug 3, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 3, 2025.
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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 Sep 3, 2025. 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 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.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.