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Bold Giving Scholarship

Funded by
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 29, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 21, 2022
Education Level
Any

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves,” -Helen Keller.

Being committed to generosity and to helping those around you not only improves the lives of your friends, family, and community, but can also make you feel a sense of purpose and value in the world.  

This scholarship seeks to motivate students to appreciate what they have, give back, and live selflessly.  

All students may apply for this exclusive scholarship, including high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. 

To apply, tell us why giving is so important to you and how you give back to others.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published January 28, 2022
Essay Topic

Tell us why giving is important to you and what you do to give back.

150–300 words

Winning Application

Kristen Bailey
University of KentuckyVersailles, KY
I have been immensely blessed to grow up with parents that have such a kind and generous heart. The influence that they’ve had on my life is profound, and I strive to follow in their footsteps. My parents do everything they can for our community, especially around the holiday season when they help with Angel Tree programs. As I entered high school, I wanted to find a way to serve fellow scholars at my high school to make a difference in their lives. During our advisory one day, my teacher asked if I would be able to help a classmate with his homework. I had no idea that her seemingly simple request would be the inspiration I needed in order to find my purpose. I began to volunteer daily within a mathematics teacher’s enrichment period where I was able to work alongside a new student every day. For the following three years of high school, I was even given the opportunity to sign up for an algebra class to serve as a peer tutor. When the pandemic prevented me from continuing to work in a classroom, I was determined to continue mentoring. I established my own tutoring service where I am able to volunteer to help students of all ages in every subject. My tutoring service has been monumental in my life, as I am now ensured that I want to pursue a career in the education field. Most importantly, I am in a position where I can encourage students throughout all of their endeavors. I am a constant in their lives that will always be there for them. I give love, compassion, and confidence to every student that I have met, which is transformative in their lives. I will become a changemaker. It is where my heart truly lies.
Madison Wong
University of California-BerkeleyFremont, CA
Someone once told me the opposite of stress is hope, but I’d argue gratitude is. When someone holds a door for me, for example, it doesn’t matter if I’m late or worried about what room I’m supposed to go to; in that instant, I can’t help but appreciate how someone gave a stranger some of their time. Giving is important to me because it inherently requires empathy, kindness, and humanity, qualities the world needs more of. I give back through my leadership in several organizations, but I’ll always have a special appreciation for the impact I have through diabolo. When I’m teaching someone at a fair, they will often try once and hand back my sticks out of embarrassment. Anyone who walks away in that moment likely won’t have another chance to try a hobby they might end up being interested in, so I’ll quickly give them a specific tip and encourage them to try one more time. In eighth grade, I started teaching diabolo twice a week. This came with new challenges, but I take the same approach: I’ll give a hug to a student who had a bad day in school, perspective to another who isn’t advancing as quickly as they want, and suggestions for a new skill to a student bored with practicing the same tricks. With these short interactions, I want to share a part of my culture and also show the person I’m working with that I don’t mind giving them individual attention. Whether they got the prop to spin for ten seconds or put together a choreography, every person I’ve taught has accomplished something. I hope each individual recognizes their achievement and walks away with a little more confidence that there are people in the world who will unconditionally offer their support.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 29, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jun 21, 2022.