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Bold Impact Matters Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
May 25, 2022
Education Level
Any
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” -Nelson Mandela

Education is a critical tool for making a positive change in the world. Unfortunately, many students don’t have the resources necessary to pursue their education goals. 

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about leaving a positive impact on the world.

Any student may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us how you try to make a positive difference in the world.

Selection Criteria:
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Published August 30, 2021
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
May 25, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

What is one way in which you try to have a positive impact on the world?

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2022

Winners
Elijah Song
Stanford University
Champaign, IL
Finalists
Esli Morales
Southern Utah University
Logan, UT
Erin O'Boyle
Pittston Area Senior High School
Pittston, PA
Abigail Henderson
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
Samantha Ewals
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Jazmin Silva
University of California-Santa Barbara
Inglewood, CA

Winning Application

Elijah Song
Stanford UniversityChampaign, IL
I make a positive impact on the world by helping educate others; I believe that being educated, and the purpose of education, is ultimately to educate others. I feel that we have a collective responsibility to contribute to the knowledge established by those that came before us, whether through teaching others or through research. Knowledge is not something only to be gained, but to be given and shared. Since I’ve always wanted to share my love of learning, I founded AP Connection, a club where students can learn about AP exams from older students. I created an online resource center with syllabi, textbooks, and other tips and tricks that helped me along the way. Part of the motivation behind AP Connection was my experience self-studying for my first AP exam AP Biology (my school does not offer AP classes). I wondered, which book should I use? How and what should I study? Surely, I wasn’t the only one thinking these things; I joined a group of friends to study for the exam together. I appreciated that when we studied together, we shared insights. When one of us didn’t understand a specific concept, someone else explained it. Together, we educated each other. Ultimately, I hope one day to be a professor, and I hope to be judged by how many scholars I produce and how many students I inspire.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 25, 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 May 25, 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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