Be A Vanessa Scholarship
Vanessa was a beloved daughter who tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of ten.
Vanessa was shy but always smiling and kind. Vanessa was talented in many fields, excelling in art, dance, gymnastics, and cheer. She was a good student who loved her teachers and her school, and she was known about town for always wearing big bows and the color pink.
This scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.
Any high school senior in Texas who is pursuing art, music, education (teaching and coaching), or healthcare (doctors and nurses) and has a unique characteristic they’re known or recognized for may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how you plan to make a difference in the world through your education and how you or your family have overcome adversity.
Please tell us how you plan on using your education to make the world a better place. How have you or your family overcome adversity?
Winners and Finalists
May 2024
May 2023
July 2022
Winning Application
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2025.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
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 15, 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.
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.