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Veteran's Scholarship

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$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 9, 2020
Winners Announced
Nov 11, 2020
Education Level
Any
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In the United States, veterans fight to secure the values and liberties of the country.

Veterans deserve our immense support for their bravery, but it's clear we're not doing enough. A staggering 1.5 million veterans live in poverty, and many are homeless or experience severe mental health conditions.

Many dependents of veterans also bear this weight, often shouldering financial and caretaker responsibilities.

As one small act to work on this problem, the Veteran’s Scholarship exists to support the academic endeavors and interests of veterans or dependents of veterans. 

Applicants must write about a personal failure they have endured and what they did to overcome or learn from it. 

Bold.org will be awarding a scholarship each day in November to celebrate National Scholarship Month. Follow along on Bold.org's Instagram and TikTok for daily announcements of scholarships and winners!

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Veteran, Dependent
Military ScholarshipsEssay ScholarshipsMilitary Spouse ScholarshipsVeteran Scholarships
Published October 31, 2020
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 9, 2020
Winners Announced
Nov 11, 2020
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Please describe a personal failure you have endured during your lifetime. What did you do to overcome it? What lessons did you learn from it?

250–800 words

Winners and Finalists

November 2020

Winners
michele boutell
Tarleton State University
Waco, TX
Finalists
Jayson Davidson
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
Jameer Fitch
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Aurora, CO
Marquez Peakes
Wichita, KS
Morgan Montehermoso
Pacific Lutheran University
Federal Way, WA

Winning Application

michele boutell
Tarleton State UniversityWaco, TX

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 9, 2020. Winners will be announced on Nov 11, 2020.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 11, 2020. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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.

Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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