Investing in the next generation is the foundation of a healthier, stronger community that will thrive in the coming years.
When students suffer from financial need, they may not be able to pursue their dreams, regardless of their drive and potential. It’s crucial to uplift students who seek to excel not just in the classroom, but in their careers and in their communities. Bridging the financial gap to allow more students to access higher education ensures the continued supply of qualified and dedicated professionals in the many critical industries the world relies on.
This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.
Any high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA and a household income under $100,000 may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are a North Carolina resident who will pursue a degree or trade school certification in education, healthcare, arts, or agriculture, and if they have participated in at least one varsity sport at their school.
To apply, tell us how these funds will help you as you pursue the next steps in your academic journey. Additionally, upload a picture of you during your athletic career. You may also upload letters of recommendation, but this step is optional.
Describe how these funds will assist you in the next steps of your academic journey.
The application deadline is Jul 26, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 27, 2026.
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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 Aug 27, 2026. 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.
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.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.