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Public Service Scholarship

Funded by
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Ashok Pai
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 31, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study:
Public Service
Education Level:
Field of Study:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Public Service

For many young people today, higher education and an advanced degree can be the key to independence and well-being for themselves and their communities. This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about helping others through careers in public service. This encompasses a range of civil service professions including education, healthcare, legal service, social work etc.

Everyone should have the freedom to follow their passions regardless of the cost, making financial aid crucial in many students’ pursuit of higher education. This scholarship is open to any undergraduate in their senior year or later, graduate student working toward entry to a career in public service, or current professionals in public service with student loans.

To apply, tell us what inspired you to pursue a career in public service and how you plan to use your education to improve your community. A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for application.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
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$1,000
1 winner$1,000
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Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 31, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

What has inspired your drive towards pursuing a career in public service? How do you hope to use your education to impact your community and the world?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2024

Winners
Emma Hynson
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Finalists
Hannah Ogoreuc
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grove City, PA
Obeaney Falaise
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Tewksbury, MA
Kaylin Camidge
Saint Ambrose University
Brooklyn, NY
Alyssa Phillips
Western Washington University
Covington, WA
Phalon Tifuh
Towson University
Chillum, MD
Katrina Elsfelder
Simpson University
Red Bluff, CA
Natasha Barton
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Lakewood, CO
Cameran Cole
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Gibsonton, FL

Winning Application

Emma Hynson
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 31, 2024.

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 31, 2024. 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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