Desiree Jeana Wapples used her life to advocate for others and to help them improve their lives.
Moving from high school to college is a significant transition in any student’s life due to the pressure of college and the differences in the new environment. The financial burden of college only adds to the stress that students face when pursuing higher education.
This scholarship aims to support female high school students in Virginia so they can be financially prepared for college.
Any female high school senior who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and lives in Virginia may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself, how you hope to benefit the world with your career, and who has impacted your life in a positive way.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career. Additionally, tell us about someone who has made a positive impact on your life.
The application deadline is Apr 12, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 12, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.