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Bold Dream Big Scholarship

Funded by
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2022
Winners Announced
May 1, 2022
Education Level
Any

“Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.” - Robin Sharma

It is critical that the next generation of dreamers are supported throughout their education so that they can use their dreams to make the world a better place.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have big goals and dreams for their life. 

Any student may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us about what your dream life looks like.

Selection Criteria:
Passion, Dreams, Ambition
Published August 30, 2021
Essay Topic

What does your dream life look like?

150–300 words

Winning Application

Zachary Gilmore
Knox CollegeGarden City, ID
I want to get my PhD in Cognitive Psychology so that I can try and change the way education works in schools. Right now I think schools around the world are inefficient and not a lot of fun. There is a lot of science that has been proven over the years that hasn't been implemented into a lot of schools and where it is implemented it is often done overly cautiously. I want to try and push to get schools into a spot where when new science is proven students are one of the first people to hear about it. This would also mean a very adaptable school system where courses and teaching styles are able to change to fit the situation not a budget or department of education protocol. I'm not really sure how I am going to do that it might be through a non-governmental organization or it might be advising politicians either way I want to change education. I also want to work on the research side of Cognitive Psychology and want to find the best ways to optimize learning. This might mean I am a traveling professor and take a lot of jobs abroad because it is a prevalent issue in most places. In that sense learning about new places and how other cultures learn can also help me to realize what some do good and others don't. This would create a very nice feedback loop where I can show how aspects of certain schools work well to convince places to change.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2022.