Sullivan Promise Project Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Sep 30, 2022
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school
State:
Virginia
Experience:
Volunteering, non-profit work, or community service
Background:
Dysfunctional homelife

Society has a fascination with superheroes: everyone loves a good action story, equipped with the super-powered hero who is charming, has a sense of humor, and may or may not possess a cape.

In real life, everyday heroes don’t go around wearing capes. They don’t have fancy costumes or super strength or magic powers. What they do have is a superhuman desire to make an impact on the world. This could be through volunteer work, public service, or simple kindness and empathy. While we make movies about heroes with powers, the unsung heroes are the ones with the true power to make a difference in their communities.

The Sullivan Promise Project Scholarship exists to support students who embody the ‘everyday hero,’ involving themselves in community service or non-profit work. High schoolers from Virginia are eligible to apply if they have a non-traditional home life and yet choose to spend their time making a difference in their community.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published June 10, 2022
Essay Topic

Share about how you give back to your community and work to make a positive impact in the world.

400–600 words

Winning Application

Shaylyn Price
Manchester HighMidlothian, VA
When I was a little girl I dreamed of making a difference in my home town. At five years old I had big ideas. I wished to donate thousands of dollars to people in need or give thousands of meals to the homeless. Now that I’m older I realized that this is a hard thing to do. So, I’ve turned to community service and donating in small amounts. Putting in hard work to clean my town feels amazing. Whether I was cleaning cemetery’s with my Girl Scout troop or washing laundry at my local animal shelter. When I’m with people making a difference in my town, I feel the love from my community. With the SPCA I have gotten the privilege to foster sick kittens over the past few years. This tiny animal gives back so much love and appreciation. Also, being able to help my shelter when they are overcrowded or need assistance with cleaning feels great. Sometimes cleaning a grave site allows me to look at history and honor the people who once walked where I am today. The bonds that I formed with the girls on my troop during these outings were strong. Dance is a sport and hobby I have been passionate about since I was three years old. I have tried many different styles and competed. Now that I’m older I teach three year olds how to dance. I personally have over 60 students I instruct. Nothing has been more fulfilling then being able to teach something I love to excited children. Dance has been my favorite way to give back to my community and let kids learn how to express themselves through art. Not all volunteer work has small moments of joy or people that are grateful. However, you get a feeling in your heart that you know you’re making a difference. That’s all I need whenever I’m helping my community, and it’s a really cool feeling. When I am older I plan to have a career that allows me to give back to the world. I want to donate to organizations I am passionate about, like the SPCA. Since I have hands on experience at this wonderful shelter, I know that they deserve all the money in the world. One day I hope to give back to them and many more important programs.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

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