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Bold Gratitude 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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“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others,” -Cicero. 

We often don’t realize how lucky we are to have the possessions, loved ones, and opportunities that we do. Even if you’re still working to make your dream life a reality, it’s important to be grateful for the things you do have.

This scholarship seeks to encourage students to practice gratitude and appreciate all of their gifts in life.  

All students may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us how you practice gratitude and appreciation in your life.

Selection Criteria:
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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 how you live with gratitude and appreciate everything you have.

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2022

Winners
Eowyn Dautrich
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Denton County, TX
Finalists
Graci Vandervort
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
Albert Kunickis
Lemont Twp High School
Lemont, IL
Cosandra Wrice
Athens State University
Socorro, TX
Gracyn Kailyn Willingham
Alabama Connections Academy
Attalla, AL
Rachel Godfrey
Utah State University
Logan, UT
Evelyn Villa Carrasco
Brookdale Community College
Neptune City, NJ

February 2022

Winners
Amber Hall
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Holly Springs, NC
Finalists
Nyla Woods
Kempner High School
Cypress, TX
Marcus Allen
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
Gabriela Perez
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Angel Medellin
The University of Texas at Austin
Del Valle, TX
Mahogany Housmah
Corliss High School
Chicago, IL

Winning Application

Eowyn Dautrich
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeDenton County, TX
There was a time in my life when I was homeless with my family. We weren't exactly on the streets, but we didn't have a place to come home to and call "home." My family and I lived with our friends at the time because we had nowhere to go. We lived off food stamps, poor healthcare, and barely made it by until we could afford a house again. Looking back to that moment and the present, I am grateful for everything that my family and I have. My dad works long, horrible hours to provide for his family. My mom, who is disabled, is a stay-at-home mom who ensures the best for her children. I am grateful for my parents opening the door of possibles and opportunities for my brother and me; they work extremely hard to do so. Plus, it is the littlest things that most people don't think about that I am grateful for. In the morning, I wake up and brush my teeth, wash my face, and take a shower. I am grateful for running water to clean myself. In the afternoon, I eat my sandwich, chips, and pickles. I am grateful for food to nourish me. In the evening, I lay on my bed with my dogs and read. I am grateful for my ability to have a comforting place. I am blessed with a house and functioning utilities, I am blessed to have food, and I am blessed to be comfortable because in the past these weren't easy to obtain. Overall, I am grateful for the past experiences that shaped me into who I am by teaching me to appreciate both where I started and where I am today.
Amber Hall
North Carolina State University at RaleighHolly Springs, NC
Right now, I am looking outside my window at the wintery wonderland that has flooded my neighborhood. My cat is sitting beside me and we are watching the birds frolic in the snow. There are several things to be grateful for right there. I have a warm, comfortable house, snow outside, I have a cat that loves me, and I get to watch the happy critters play. It is easy to find something I am grateful for, in fact, there are thousands, if not millions of things I am grateful for each day. Gratitude keeps me positive and focused on what matters in life. The best way for me to appreciate everything I have is to write it down. It is easy to be negative and only focuses on the bad in life, but writing down things I am grateful for brightens my day and I start to see the positive. There are several ways I write these things down. One is my day planner. In my day planner, above each day, there is a section that asks what I am grateful for. So, every day I get to write something that I am thankful for. The other way I do this is in my gratefulness journal. I write the day and things I am grateful for. When I look back on what gave me gratitude, I am always amazed at how blessed I am. If something is going on that doesn't seem good, writing down things that I am grateful for always helps. There is so much to be grateful for in my life. I know I don't deserve anything I have, it is all a gift from God. So, keeping this in mind, I appreciate His neverending love for me and blessings.

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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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