Strides 4 Gianluca Scholarship
The Strides 4 Gianluca Scholarship is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness for cerebral palsy, supporting individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and advancing research that improves the lives of those living with cerebral palsy.
Through this scholarship, Strides 4 Gianluca recognizes resilient students with disabilities who have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming challenges while maintaining a commitment to academic achievement and their future goals. Investing in the next generation of leaders, advocates, and professionals is the key to building a more inclusive and accessible world.
This scholarship seeks to honor students whose determination, resilience, and dedication inspire others.
Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have a diagnosed disability and if they’re an advocate for their disability.
To apply, tell us about your physical disability, what obstacles you have overcome, how you will promote diversity and accessibility, how you will advocate for those with disabilities, what your intended field of study is, and why you’re passionate about this field. Additionally, upload images that would highlight your essay.
How it works
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Step 01
Start with your story
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Step 02
Where scholarships are awarded
Every scholarship is funded by donors and managed directly on Bold.org.
Step 03
Fund your future
Scholarship dollars are disbursed through Bold.org to help students pay for school.
FAQ
The application deadline is Apr 19, 2027. Winners will be announced on May 20, 2027.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 20, 2027. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
