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Jayson Desmond Bailey Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Winners Announced
May 30, 2025
Education Level
Any
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Identity:
Underrepresented minority student
Field of Study:
Teaching

Jayson Desmond Bailey was a beloved husband who passed away too soon but left his mark on the world.

Jayson believed that being respectful of others in every way is critical to a peaceful society. He detested bullying of any sort directed at any person. Jayson spent his grade school years protecting the oppressed from bullies, with classmates remembering him as someone they felt safe around. 

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jayson Desmond Bailey by supporting students who share his passion for social change to combat bullying.

Any underrepresented minority high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing teaching may apply for this scholarship, but single mothers and first-generation college students are preferred. 

To apply, please tell us how you’re working to address a social issue that is important to you and why you care about that issue.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 10, 2024
Essay Topic

How are you working to address a social issue that is important to you and why is this issue important to you?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 30, 2025.