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Arin Kel Memorial Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 9, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 9, 2024
Education Level
Any
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Background:
Has lost a sibling

Four months into Arin Kel’s young life, he passed away suddenly. 

In his short time on earth, Arin displayed incredible intelligence and surely had a bright future ahead of him. While Arin never got to grow up and make his mark on the world, his legacy lives on through his family.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams. 

Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has lost a sibling may apply for this scholarship opportunity. 

To apply, write an essay of 500 words or less telling us what your sibling meant to you, how you plan to carry their legacy on as you continue to pursue your education and what you've done to cope with their loss. If you're comfortable, please share a picture of you and your sibling.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published December 31, 2023
Essay Topic

Please share what your sibling meant to you. How do you plan to carry on your sibling's legacy as you continue to pursue your education and what is one thing you did to help cope with their passing?

250–500 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2024

Finalists
Jacquelyn Layton - Brown
Destiny Ramie
shontaya robbins
Evelyn Garcia
Ashley Lee
Naomi Owada
Chase Osborne
jessica johnson
Christopher Kellar
Olivia Tennant
Kalyssa Lehanne Cauthron
callie lane
Logan Downey
Aidia Rivera
Layney Bowman
Rachel Montroy
Brandi E
Jennifer Wang
Gabriela Fernanda Morales-Pereira
Mariah Gunter
Edward Martinez
Lauren Nguyen
G Long
Angel Diggs
Charles Aluvale
Joseph McRae

Winning Application

Vershawn Hansen
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 9, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 9, 2024.

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