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A Dog Changed My Life Scholarship

Funded by
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wiseGEEK
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2022
Winners Announced
Sep 15, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Citizenship:
US citizen or permanent legal resident
Background:
Has been impacted by a dog
Education Level:
Citizenship:
Background:
High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
US citizen or permanent legal resident
Has been impacted by a dog

Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, bringing years of joy and happiness to individuals and families around the world.

Their unconditional love, companionship, and support can truly make a difference in your life. All pets can bring happiness to the lives of their owners, but dogs make especially great companions. 38.4% of households in the US have at least one dog, making dogs the most popular pet. 

This scholarship aims to honor our incredible furry friends and their loving owners by awarding one student $500 to put towards their education.

Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who’s a US citizen or permanent legal resident and has been impacted by a dog may apply.

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1 winner$500
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Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2022
Winners Announced
Sep 15, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

How has a dog changed your life?

100–1000 words

Winners and Finalists

September 2022

Winners
Madeleine Sullivan
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Finalists
Marvin Unuebholo
Towson University
Forest Hill, MD
Jason Carroll
Judson University
Wake Forest, NC
Katelyn Coker
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Jacquelyn Layton - Brown
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Charlotte, NC

Winning Application

Madeleine Sullivan
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Aug 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on Sep 15, 2022.

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 Sep 15, 2022. 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 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.

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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