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Scholarship for Student Perseverance

Funded by
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Suzanne Furgal
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Next Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2022
Next Winners Announced
May 15, 2022
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate
State:
Massachusetts
Background:
Dealing with/overcame mental health challenges
Education Level:
State:
Background:
High school senior or undergraduate
Massachusetts
Dealing with/overcame mental health challenges

When in a dark place, having a support system can be the difference between hardship and healing. 

The more we learn about mental health, the more we are able to be there for others who are in a challenging place. In order to encourage students with mental health struggles to seek out a support system, the Scholarship for Student Perseverance is giving to a high school senior or undergraduate student from Massachusetts who has used support in order to work through mental health challenges. 

Students who are dealing with or have overcome mental health difficulties are eligible to apply if they are high school seniors or undergraduate students from Massachusetts. To apply, write about how your support system has helped you in your journey dealing with mental health and how you plan to use what you’ve learned through these experiences to give back to others.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
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Published December 16, 2021
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Next Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2022
Next Winners Announced
May 15, 2022
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

How has your support system helped you overcome challenges with your mental health? How do you plan on using what you've learned through that support to give back in the future?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2022

Winners
Tara Shirname
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Waltham, MA
Finalists
Isabella Avila
Curry College
Sudbury, MA
Ashley Dawn
Harvard College
Acton, MA
Caroline Webb
Boston Trinity Academy
Boston, MA
Sabrina McCullough
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Chicopee, MA

Winning Application

Tara Shirname
University of Massachusetts-AmherstWaltham, MA

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 15, 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 May 15, 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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