Bold Best Skills Scholarship

Funded by
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 16, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 16, 2022
Education Level
Any
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners

You are more talented than you realize. Unfortunately, many people aren’t confident in the skills and abilities that make them special.

Recognizing your talents and the value of your skills is critical to knowing your worth and being proud of yourself.

This scholarship seeks to help students who are confident in their abilities and are constantly working towards improvement.  

Any student who is proud of their skills and abilities may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us what your best skill is and what you’re doing to improve it.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published February 15, 2022
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 16, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 16, 2022
Education Level
Any
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Essay Topic

What’s your best skill, and how are you improving it?

150–300 words

Winning Application

Justin Lorenzo Tresvalles
Atlantic Cape Community CollegeEgg Harbor Township, NJ
I believe that coding is my best skill right now. Computer science was always something I was interested in when I was growing up due to the amount of technology I was surrounded by as a child. I knew I wanted to do something computer-related when I grew older because I was always interested in how developers created their software. Through code, I believe I can generate and formulate ideas, review possible solutions, and then execute them to my liking. The versatility and creativity of this area of study inspired me to become a great computer scientist. I plan on improving my coding skills by going to a 4-year university and utilizing this to make applications that help others who are in need. I personally was not fortunate enough to live the best life here in America, ever since my mother passed away when I was thirteen. After my mom passed away, my sister was unable to get a college education due to the small amount of money we had left. With her still not being able to pursue a college education, I feel like it is my responsibility to do what my sister always wanted to do and go to college. With my degree, I would not only love to create websites for people who are less fortunate, but I also personally want to enable medical and especially economic companies to conduct their business in a much more efficient and productive way. In my opinion, these two sectors severely affect citizens in any country, and creating applications or websites to help them would not only accelerate the economy and healthcare progress but improve the standard of living in general.
Katelyn Cherry
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West CovinaGlendora, CA
The best skill I possess is perseverance, especially in some of the most challenging times in my life. I have used my determination to succeed throughout my struggles, not allowing the obstacles I have faced to stop me from achieving my goals. Perseverance helps define who I am, and as I face life, I use it every step of the way to overcome challenges. For instance, when I was recovering from an eating disorder, I used my perseverance to continue, even when I wanted to give up. I often wanted to fall back, but my determination to recover stopped me from relapsing. Ultimately, this perseverance allowed me to continue working on myself and my academics, creating who I am today. Not only have I used perseverance in my past, but I also continue to improve it in every facet of my life. Even in my shortcomings and my struggles with my mental health, I face life with the dedication to succeed and perseverance to not let life throw me down. Currently, I am struggling with anxiety, but through my worry, I am improving my persistence to find coping skills and talk back to my fear. My perseverance leads me to become who I am today, helping shape the person I want to become and follow my future goals. Without it, I would not be where I am or who I am; It is my greatest strength and most vital skill.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 16, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jun 16, 2022.

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