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Rising Scholarship

Funded by
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Her Rising Initiative
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Sep 30, 2022
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school
Gender:
Woman
State:
Illinois
Education Level:
Gender:
State:
High school
Woman
Illinois

Her Rising Initiative was created by a 17-year-old student eager to help young people around the world.

Supporting students' ambition and voices is a huge part of Her Rising Initiative. This scholarship aims to encourage the next generation of female leaders as they work to build a more diverse and inclusive world.

This scholarship is specifically for young students who identify as a girl. Her Rising is accepting applications from high school students in Illinois.

To apply, write about how organizations or schools can work to create more diverse and equitable communities.


Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
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Published June 2, 2022
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Sep 30, 2022
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

How can organizations or schools create a truly diverse and equitable community that supports everybody?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

September 2022

Winners
Summer Swanson
The New School
East St. Louis, IL
Finalists
Gabrielle McWright
Michigan State University
Country Club Hills, IL
Ciara Wallace
Normal Community High School
Normal, IL
Claire Chen
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL
Anh Nguyen
Niles North High School
Skokie, IL

Winning Application

Summer Swanson
The New SchoolEast St. Louis, IL

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Sep 30, 2022.

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 Sep 30, 2022. 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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