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Coleman for Patriots Scholarship

Funded by
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 8, 2023
Winners Announced
Jun 8, 2023
Education Level
Any
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Background:
Volunteering experience
GPA:
3.0 or higher

There are countless ways to get involved to support our future. 

From different jobs to local service to state and federal action, the future leaders of the United States can forge a better future in a variety of ways. No matter one’s background or goals for the future, simply getting involved with volunteering can make a critical mark in one’s community or state.

This scholarship aims to support students who need financial assistance to pursue higher education and create a better world for future generations.

Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has volunteering experience and at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us what action you’ve taken or will take to serve your community, state, or country to create a better future.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published December 29, 2022
Essay Topic

What actions and/or experiences have you had/or will you take to serve your local community, state, or the United States to help make a better future?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Joshua Rose
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBATON ROUGE, LA
Serving one's neighborhood, state, or country, in my opinion, is a crucial component of building a better future. I have done things and gone through things in my life that has given me the opportunity to serve my town, state, and country in numerous ways. Volunteering with local groups is one of the things I've done to support my neighborhood. I've volunteered at food banks, homeless shelters, and mentorship initiatives for young people. Thanks to these opportunities, I've been able to directly assist those in need and have a beneficial impact on my neighborhood. Participating in local and state politics has allowed me to further serve my state. I've worked on political campaigns as a volunteer and promoted laws that help the most vulnerable people in my neighborhood. I have contributed to bettering the future of my state by getting active in politics and striving to bring about change on a local and state level. I also joined the military and did my part for my nation. I have personally experienced the sacrifices made by service members and the value of national defense. I also comprehend the particular difficulties and pressures that veterans have, and I have grown motivated to support other veterans who are dealing with comparable difficulties. I intend to keep giving back to my local area, state, and nation in the future. I'd like to take part in more community service activities, get more interested in local politics, and promote laws that will help my neighborhood's most vulnerable residents. I also intend to work with veterans by pursuing a job in a discipline like psychology, social work, or veterans services. Serving one's local town, state, or the United States as a responsible citizen is essential to building a better future. I've had the chance to do things and have experiences that have given me the chance to give back to my town, state, and country in many ways throughout my life. Volunteering with local groups is one of the things I've done to support my neighborhood. I've volunteered at food banks, homeless shelters, and mentorship initiatives for young people. Thanks to these opportunities, I've been able to directly assist those in need and have a beneficial impact on my neighborhood. I appreciate and will continue to pursue the gratification of knowing that I have assisted someone in need and changed their life. I have also helped my state by being involved in local and national politics. I've worked on political campaigns as a volunteer and promoted laws that help the most vulnerable people in my neighborhood. I have contributed to improving the future of my state by getting active in politics and striving to bring about change on a local and state level. Moreover, I joined the military to further serve my nation. I have personally experienced the sacrifices made by service members and the value of national defense. I also comprehend the particular difficulties and pressures that veterans have, and I have grown motivated to support other veterans who are dealing with comparable difficulties. I want to work as a volunteer for groups that support veterans and their families. I intend to keep giving back to my local area, state, and nation in the future. I'd like to take part in more community service activities, get more interested in local politics, and promote laws that will help my neighborhood's most vulnerable residents. Moreover, I want to pursue.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 8, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jun 8, 2023.