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Thrive Aspire Scholarship

Funded by
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Thrive Alliance Global
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 19, 2025
Winners Announced
Dec 19, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate freshman
Financial Status:
Low-income
Background:
Volunteering experience
State:
Maryland
Education Level:
Financial Status:
Background:
State:
Undergraduate freshman
Low-income
Volunteering experience
Maryland

Thrive Alliance Global, a non profit organization, is funding this scholarship seeking to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.

College offers limitless opportunities for students, allowing them to excel in academics, establish new connections, and prepare for their careers.

These many benefits should not be reserved only for students who come from wealthy backgrounds. Every student should have the opportunity to continue their education after high school and to earn their degree, regardless of their financial circumstances.

This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.

Any undergraduate freshman who is from a low-income family may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a Maryland resident and if they have volunteering experience.

To apply, please share about your future goals.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 19, 2025
Winners Announced
Dec 19, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

What are your future goals?

60–250 words

Winners and Finalists

December 2025

Winners
Tyla Perry
Temple University
Bowie, MD
Finalists
Deborah Kanu
Howard University
Silver Spring, MD
Glory Gabriel
Montgomery College
Hyattsville, MD
Nathanael Philaindini Gourdet
Loyola University Maryland
Laurel, MD
Tanijah Heard
North Carolina A & T State University
Annapolis, MD
Christian Kotvis
York College of Pennsylvania
Waldorf, MD
Nabila Mughal
Montgomery College
Bethesda, MD

Winning Application

Tyla Perry
Temple UniversityBowie, MD

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 19, 2025.

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 Dec 19, 2025. 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 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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