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Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 14, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 15, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior (2025)
School Name:
Gateway High School (PA)
GPA:
GPA of 3.0+

Bobie Bao was a beloved son, brother and friend who passed away at the young age of seventeen after a battle with cancer. 

Bobie fought the cancer for four years before his passing, continuing to take AP classes and work hard at his studies despite his condition. Bobie was accepted on Early Admission to Yale University, but sadly passed before he was able to attend. Bobie showed the true meaning of resilience, hard work, and big dreams, becoming an inspiration to many.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.

Any high school senior who will graduate from Gateway High School in Pennsylvania in 2025 may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants with an art portfolio, high GPA, leadership experience, and volunteering experience are preferred. 

To apply, tell us about someone who has impacted you, who they are, why they inspire you, and how you hope to have a similar impact on others in the future. Additionally, if you have a sample of personal work in the creative arts, you may submit this (creative writing, poetry, art, musical pieces, etc.).

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published November 4, 2024
Essay Topic

Please write an essay of at least 750 words telling us about an individual who has had a significant impact on your life and how this individual has influenced your plans for the future. This individual may be a friend, family member, or other role model such as an athlete or celebrity, and may be alive or deceased. The essay should describe the following: 1. The identity of the individual and what makes him or her an inspiration to you; 2. The ways in which he or she has influenced the person you are today and the goals you have for the future; 3. The ways in which you hope to have a similar impact on the lives of others in the future.

750–1250 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 14, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 15, 2025.