“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Those who pursue unique paths in life are innovative and independent thinkers. It is these changemakers who can use their knowledge and skills to dismantle the barriers that limit opportunities for marginalized individuals to achieve their full potential and realize the American Dream.
This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.
Any low-income, BIPOC high school senior who has at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about any innovative or self-initiated projects you have worked on that were intended to meet the needs of marginalized or underserved groups.
Tell us about any innovative, self-initiated activities or projects you have been involved in that were intended to meet the needs of marginalized and underserved populations.
The application deadline is May 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 20, 2024.
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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 Jun 20, 2024. 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.