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Bold Patience Matters Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 14, 2022
Winners Announced
May 25, 2022
Education Level
Any
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“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish,” -John Quincy Adams.

Being patient can be difficult at times, but it ultimately helps you overcome challenges and reach your goals. Treating others with patience can also help build better relationships and make you a more empathetic, understanding person. 

This scholarship aims to encourage students to practice patience and persistence in their daily lives and interactions.

Any student who is working on being more patient may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us why being patient is so important to you.

Selection Criteria:
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Published January 13, 2022
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 14, 2022
Winners Announced
May 25, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Why is being patient important to you?

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2022

Winners
Justice Morris
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Finalists
Katherine Davis
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
Naomi Taylor
AdventHealth University
Winter Garden, FL
Xavier Lamar
SUNY at Albany
Buffalo, NY
Heidi Skwierczynski
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Minneapolis, MN

December 2021

Winners
Kaia Johnson
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
Finalists
Anna Corbould
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Julia Hester
DePaul University
Olathe, KS
Benjamin Brunt
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Timothy Strickland
University of Advancing Technology
Chester, VA
Klaryssa Ortiz
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Staten Island, NY

Winning Application

Justice Morris
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
Kaia Johnson
Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Patience is important to me because it allows me to encourage my young dance students and it builds both their character and mine. I teach dance at the Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts, and the goal of my young students is to earn their first pair of pointe shoes. Pointe shoes to three to five-year-old little girls are like the ruby slippers were to Dorothy. After a few dance classes, they ask when will they get their first pair of pointe shoes. When I tell them that the average age for the first pair is around eleven years old, that often seems like forever to their young minds. So, we focus on how to strengthen the legs, feet and bodies so that they will grow to be strong dancers and earn their pointe shoes. My patience with their endless questions and times when they begin to doubt themselves, assures them that with weekly work, they will achieve their goal. I listen actively to their questions, and patiently answer their concerns. This shows the girls that they do matter, and I truly value their concerns and them as human beings. Their little ballet shoes rarely stay tied all the way thru class, so I have to show patience, gentleness and kindness while we make the “bunny ears” and learn to tie our shoes and tuck in the laces. My family showed patience to me. I am the youngest sibling, and they took time to show me how to tie my shoes when I outgrew Velcro shoe enclosures. Patience and kindness are contagious, and they are especially important to exhibit to young children, the elderly and those who need more time to accomplish tasks. I hope my patience with my young dancers will result in them being patient to others as well.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 14, 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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