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One Chance Scholarship

Funded by
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Mary Watson
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Jan 7, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
Background:
Volunteering experience
Financial Status:
Financial need
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher
Education Level:
Background:
Financial Status:
GPA:
High school student
Volunteering experience
Financial need
3.0 GPA or higher

Every person deserves a chance to achieve their greatest ambitions and live the life of their dreams.

There are many hardworking students who have put effort into volunteering and giving back to others who should be rewarded for their selflessness. Students who make time to help others while continuing to devote efforts to their academic performance demonstrate a remarkable sense of focus and exhibit great potential.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to achieve their academic goals and give back to their communities.

Any high school student who has volunteering experience, financial need, and at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about yourself, your passion, and how this scholarship would help you pursue your career goals.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published August 29, 2024
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Jan 7, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and what you are most passionate about in life. How would this scholarship benefit you on your career path and journey?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

January 2025

Winners
Ruby Atherton
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Winning Application

Ruby Atherton
Palmer High SchoolColorado Springs, CO

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 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 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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