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Scholarcash Role Model Scholarship

Funded by
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Alessandro De La Torre
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2020
Winners Announced
Jan 31, 2021
Education Level
Any
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Role models shape our lives, helping guide us as we discover who and what we aspire to become. From characters in movies to the protagonist in our favorite books, from a cherished family member to an incredible teacher, everyone has someone they can look up to.

For young people, understanding who our role models are and what they mean to us can be transformational as we build towards our futures.

This scholarship will be the first in a series of scholarships for the Scholarcash community. Scholarcash is an intersectional community fighting student debt, together.

Selection Criteria:
Impact, Essay
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Essay Scholarships
Published August 27, 2020
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2020
Winners Announced
Jan 31, 2021
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Who is your role model? Is it a person from your favorite TV series or a character from a favorite book? Is it someone in your life?


How has your role model helped shape you into who you are today and what you want to pursue in the future?

500–1000 words

Winners and Finalists

January 2021

Winners
Tatsumi Romano
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA
Finalists
Karlie Bick
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
Saffa Eng
Fashion Institute of Technology
Germantown, MD
Syeda Sharmin
University of Connecticut
Stamford, CT
Janna Nunez Bedoya
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
Thalia Westand
Concord Carlisle High
Boston, MA
Victoria Siple
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Nazarene Campodonico
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
Kailey Wong
University of California-San Diego
Pleasanton, CA

Winning Application

Tatsumi Romano
Pepperdine UniversityLos Angeles, CA

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Dec 31, 2020. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2021.

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 31, 2021. 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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