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Bold Dream Big Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
May 1, 2022
Education Level
Any
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“Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.” - Robin Sharma

It is critical that the next generation of dreamers are supported throughout their education so that they can use their dreams to make the world a better place.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have big goals and dreams for their life. 

Any student may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us about what your dream life looks like.

Selection Criteria:
Passion, Dreams, Ambition
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Published August 30, 2021
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
May 1, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

What does your dream life look like?

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2022

Winners
Zachary Gilmore
Knox College
Garden City, ID
Finalists
Connor Stubbs
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
Exeter, RI
Rachel Jimenez
Barbara Goleman Senior High
Hialeah, FL
Taylor Conklin
Brown University
Norristown, PA
Emily Turner
University of Illinois at Chicago
Elburn, IL

Winning Application

Zachary Gilmore
Knox CollegeGarden City, ID
I want to get my PhD in Cognitive Psychology so that I can try and change the way education works in schools. Right now I think schools around the world are inefficient and not a lot of fun. There is a lot of science that has been proven over the years that hasn't been implemented into a lot of schools and where it is implemented it is often done overly cautiously. I want to try and push to get schools into a spot where when new science is proven students are one of the first people to hear about it. This would also mean a very adaptable school system where courses and teaching styles are able to change to fit the situation not a budget or department of education protocol. I'm not really sure how I am going to do that it might be through a non-governmental organization or it might be advising politicians either way I want to change education. I also want to work on the research side of Cognitive Psychology and want to find the best ways to optimize learning. This might mean I am a traveling professor and take a lot of jobs abroad because it is a prevalent issue in most places. In that sense learning about new places and how other cultures learn can also help me to realize what some do good and others don't. This would create a very nice feedback loop where I can show how aspects of certain schools work well to convince places to change.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2022.

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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 May 1, 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?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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