Bold Wisdom Scholarship

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“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing,” -Socrates.

Life is a constant learning experience, filled with growth, new experiences, and mistakes. In order to accumulate as much knowledge and wisdom as possible, it’s important to be open to learning new things.

This scholarship aims to help students learn from others and share their wisdom with the world.

Any student who draws wisdom from the world may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us about a sentence you would like to share with the world and why it’s so important to you.

Selection Criteria:

Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile

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Published February 14, 2022

Essay Topic

If you could share one sentence with the world, what would it be and why?

150–300 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2022

Winners

Justin Chirco

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Finalists

Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Wailuku, HI

Jacob Walker

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH

Cynthia Du

Rock Canyon High School

Highlands Ranch, CO

Kaileigh Martin

Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas, TX

Jaenalyn Simmons

University of Southern California

Aurora, CO

Daisy Liu

Center Hill High School

Olive Branch, MS

February 2022

Winners

Janae Garner-Kelley

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Finalists

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Bardstown High School

Classical High School

Providence, RI

Winning Application

Justin Chirco

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachCenter Moriches, NY

“This too shall pass” was an often repeated quote from my grandmother, who heard it from her grandmother, an immigrant Jew from Russia. I can only assume that throughout her hard life in Russia, during the restrictive rule of Joseph Stalin, the statement would be a hopeful refrain. But being a Jewish grandmother, she would also use the same statement not just in bad times, but also in good times, always fearing something bad could happen. Prepare for the worst, and enjoy the best. In my life, this too shall pass, has remained a profound reminder in both times of hopelessness, times of sadness, and times of challenge. I can always remember my grandmother reminding everyone that this too shall pass, life will continue and we should not despair, hang on and look for the next opportunity, the next joy, be optimistic. This too shall pass is just a portion of her many words of wisdom from her to her family. Times were hard, they faced the Depression and World War II, which took their toll, but everyone knew that this too shall pass. This was only a beginning and everyone must look to a brighter future. Once the war was over she insisted that the boys get a good education which resulted in one becoming a judge, one becoming a successful pharmacist and the last becoming an engineer. Her dedication to family, always looking toward the future, and her "this too shall pass" outlook has been my foundation, my belief that positive change is always possible. My path is set, my journey toward becoming a professional pilot on track, always remembering what I was told, we must not dwell on yesterday, but look to the future.

Janae Garner-Kelley

Indiana University-Purdue University-IndianapolisColumbus, IN

"The hardships you are going through now are nothing for the person you will eventually be." This sentence resonates with me because I went through a tremendous amount of trauma at a young age. Abuse, grief, and homelessness encompassed my childhood. With the few resilience factors I had, I was able to escape my past and help others escape theirs. I currently work a crisis helpline and am an advocate for domestic violence survivors. Due to my past, I can stomach the situations I hear over the phone, allowing me to focus on providing accurate resources and support. Previously, I worked for the Department of Child Services teaching life and coping skills to families whose children may or not have been removed due to abuse and/or neglect. My social work interest and background have provided me with the skills to gather resources for any problem. I believe with the skills I've learned over time, I could face my past again and protect myself and other victims around me. Although childhood trauma should not exist, it does. Being a stable adult for children in compromising situations allows me to help children cope and grow from their situations instead of giving in to temptations such as drugs and alcohol to cope. I want anyone struggling to know that if you can conquer your past once, you can do it again.