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Bold Fuel Your Life Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 29, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 29, 2022
Education Level
Any
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What fuels your life and inspires you to keep going?

Asking yourself these questions can help you find out your true motivations and goals in life. Finding these motivators and ensuring that you prioritize them in your life can help you find fulfillment and the drive to keep going.

This scholarship seeks to encourage students to reflect on the sources of motivation and joy in their lives.

All students may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us what fuels your life and motivates you.

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Published February 28, 2022
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 29, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 29, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Please tell us about the things that fuel your life (friends, hobbies, goals, etc.).

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2022

Winners
Kurtis Riener
San Jose State University
Union City, CA
Finalists
Taylor Conklin
Brown University
Norristown, PA
Holly McBride
Willamette University
Oak Harbor, WA
Kara Theart
Alabama School of Fine Arts
Trussville, AL
Molly Gillespie
The University of Alabama
Northport, AL
Onterio McKelvey-Haynes
James Island Charter High
Charleston, SC
Ripley Anderson
Willamina High School
Willamina, OR

February 2022

Winners
Eliron Rosin
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Finalists
Diego Rodriguez
Warren Township High School
Grayslake, IL
Angelica Zimmerman
University of Western States
Shawnee On Delaware, PA
Amber Hall
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Holly Springs, NC

Winning Application

Kurtis Riener
San Jose State UniversityUnion City, CA
“How does it feel, Georgie?” “I—I just can’t believe it! It feels—Ah! Oh my god!” Two simple sentences but I’ll never forget them. I had just asked my first ever sponsee in addiction recovery how it felt to be 1 month sober. His reply—remarked with an ear-to-ear smile on his face and a look of stunned belief—warmed my heart and told me I found not just my passion but my meaning in life. For many years I fought an unrelenting battle with substance abuse issues. During those times, I was a shell of who I am today. I had no drive, no passion, and no purpose. Today, with over 2 years of sobriety under my belt, I have found my purpose; I have found that helping others achieve the same transformative journey towards recovery fuels my life. My journey toward sponsorship began shortly after my first relapse. I had entered a time in my life where I found myself with a limited support system. Knowing how vital such a system was, I founded and started facilitating a substance abuse support group in my community. The support group lit a fire under me and inflamed my desire to do more. I began pursuing what was once an idle dream and started sponsoring young men who were new to recovery. Having made progress with this goal, I have found no greater pleasure in life than watching my sponsees reclaim their lives and celebrating their victories with them. The look on my sponsee’s face on that fateful day was all I needed to know what I wanted to do in life. Today, I pursue an education toward becoming a therapist specializing in substance abuse issues. To say guiding others towards recovery fuels my life is not enough, it has saved my life.
Eliron Rosin
Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX
If I had to pinpoint the motivation of myself to keep going, it would be an endless cycle of trying to figure out the root of my joy. While I don't necessarily enjoy doing anything in particular, the enjoyment of trying and learning something new is something I find to be quite an enjoyable experience. In fact, as a leader in my community, this is essential to not only my future, but the future of my followers. For instance, the first time I had to deal with the situation of professional development teaching to my cadets, I was unaware of what it meant to be an instructor, nonetheless, a professional development one. Because of this, I spent much time studying about both instruction as well as professional development as a whole. I've learned about the facets of individual consideration, as well as wide-scale group discussion among team members. However, what was the most intriguing aspect of this was that I was given the distinctive experience of learning something new. That, to me, was the most important part of getting into this position. Rather than the fear of being smothered by the unfamiliar opportunity ahead of me, I took advantage of said opportunity to learn something new, not just about others, but myself as a whole. For this, I feel the commitment to learning new things is something that I will stay directed towards because of the complete intricacies that I could experience. Not just for the benefit of learning, but rather to give back tot the world at one point and teach everyone just a little about the true beauties that come with education.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 29, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jun 29, 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 Jun 29, 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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