Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship
This community-funded scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori Sipi Botau who passed away in 2024.
Born and raised in Equatorial Guinea, Gerardo honed his talents as a musician, coach, teacher, scholar, and poet. He then came to the United States where he earned his Master's degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and published a book of poetry entitled 'Sueños y Realidad' (Dreams and Reality). He worked for over two decades as a high school Spanish teacher where he also coached generations of students on the soccer field. Gerardo had a deep love for education in all its forms and of helping his students achieve their dreams.
To continue his work, we invite any high school, two or four-year undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student born in West or Central Africa -- who intends to use their higher education to benefit their home country/community -- to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, please submit a 3-5 minute video telling us about 1) you, your family, and your community in West or Central Africa, 2) your current or intended area of study, and 3) how you plan to use your education to give back to your home country/community. We are not looking for a professional video; we just want to see your authenticity, passion, and heart. Thank you.
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The application deadline is Mar 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 30, 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.
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.
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.
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