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Bold Independence Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Apr 30, 2022
Education Level
Any
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“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Being true to yourself and living your life with independence is a key part of originality and self-discovery. 

This scholarship seeks to support students who strive to be independent in their daily lives.

Any student who seeks to live with independence may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us what independence means to you and how it impacts your life.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
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Published September 21, 2021
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Apr 30, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

What does it mean to be independent and what impact does it have on you?


150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

April 2022

Winners
Taylor Henderson
Ball State University
Michigan City, IN
Finalists
Micah Vanwingerden
Hillcrest High School
Fountain Inn, SC
Usvaldo Lomeli
Arizona Insight Academy
Avondale, AZ
Hillary Oneslager
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Deborah Parker
Capella University
Richmond, VA

Winning Application

Taylor Henderson
Ball State UniversityMichigan City, IN

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 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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