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Bezos Scholarship Program

Bezos Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$20,000

Application Deadline:

12/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Bezos Scholars Program is a leadership development program for high school juniors and educators, funded by the Bezos Family Foundation. The program brings together a diverse group of student leaders and educators from across the United States and around the world to collaborate and create positive change in their communities.

The program begins with a week-long leadership summit at the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado, where scholars participate in seminars, workshops, and team-building exercises. The summit is led by experts in a variety of fields, including leadership, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. During the summit, scholars also have the opportunity to meet and interact with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community activists.

These projects are designed to address a specific community issue or need, and can range from creating a community garden to developing a mentoring program for at-risk youth.

Eligibility Criteria For Bezos Scholarship Program

The Bezos Scholars Program is a leadership development program for high school juniors and educators. Here are the eligibility criteria for the program:

For students:

  • Applicants must be a current high school junior enrolled in a public high school in the United States, its territories, or Washington, D.C.
  • Applicants must demonstrate academic rigor and achievement, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
  • Applicants must show evidence of leadership potential and a desire to effect change in their community.
  • Applicants must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status.

For educators:

  • Applicants must be a full-time employed educator or counselor at a public high school in the United States, its territories, or Washington, D.C.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to student learning and leadership development.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity in education and society.
  • Applicants must have at least two years of experience as an educator or counselor.
  • Applicants must have the support of their school’s principal or head administrator to participate in the program.

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