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Future Leaders Scholarship

Funded by
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Realign, Inc.
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 1, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student

The rising generation of students is full of bright and talented individuals ready to achieve their dreams in their respective fields.

Among these changemakers, those with leadership skills will be responsible for guiding their peers and inspiring them to take action and make a difference in the world. Financial constraints should not stand in the way of any student who wants to pursue further education and open up career opportunities.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of leaders in their respective industries so they can make an impact.

Any undergraduate or graduate student with leadership skills may apply for this scholarship opportunity. 

To apply, tell us about a time when you demonstrated leadership in your academic or professional work, the challenges you faced, the effect you had, and how you will apply your skills in your future career.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published December 3, 2024
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 1, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

Describe a time when you demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in your academic or professional journey. Discuss the challenges you faced, the strategies you used, and the impact of your work. Explain how you plan to apply your skills to your future career to make a positive difference.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2025

Winners
Skylar Hughes
Duke University
Loganville, GA
Finalists
Abdelrahman Abdelrazek
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Lindsay Davis
University of Arizona
Goodyear, AZ
Avery Trinidad
Carnegie Mellon University
New York, NY

November 2024

Winners
Isabelle Mierau
Kansas State University
Erie, CO
Finalists
Benetta Okwan
SUNY at Albany
The Bronx, NY
Kae Peterman
New York University
Jersey City, NJ
Alexis Bowles
Marshall University
Putnam County, WV
Justus Adams
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Wilsonville, AL
Ryan Wong
University of California-Los Angeles
S San Fran, CA

Winning Application

Skylar Hughes
Duke UniversityLoganville, GA
Isabelle Mierau
Kansas State UniversityErie, CO

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 1, 2025.

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 Aug 1, 2025. 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 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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