About the Scholarship
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Suess
Every book you read provides endless opportunities to explore and learn new ideas. Reading can be thrilling, exciting, relaxing, funny, and much, much more. In allowing you to move beyond the limitations of your direct experience, books can teach you how to live, how to be a good person, how to lead, and how to succeed.
This scholarship aims to support students who love reading great books and believe in the power of reading to transform their lives and become good people in the world.
All students with a passion for reading may apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Details
The scholarship will be awarded to one high school or university student.
Timeline
The next application deadline is May 31, 2024.
$500 Cash Award
Life and school are expensive. The $500 award is designed to lessen the financial burden of life.
Pay it Forward
If you know someone who might be a good fit, encourage them to apply. If you win the scholarship, pay it forward by helping others.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the requirements below. Please read the requirements carefully to ensure you meet eligibility before applying.
- Must be a current high school, college, or graduate student.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
- All GPAs will be considered.
- All majors are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. To apply, you will need to write a 250-400 word essay about the following:
If you could have everyone in the world read just one book, what would that book be and why?
Scholarship FAQ
When is the scholarship deadline?
The next application deadline is May 31, 2024.
What is the scholarship prize?
The scholarship award is $500.
When will the winner be chosen and notified?
The next winner will be publicly announced on June 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.
How will the scholarship be paid?
We will send the $500 award check to the winner’s academic institution in their name, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school’s requirements).
How will my application be verified?
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to verify their academic enrollment status by providing a copy of their most recent transcript.
How can I contact you with questions?
If you have any questions about the scholarship, you can email [email protected]. You can also reach us by phone at 858-264-3028 and by mail at:
Calvin Rosser
2460 17th Avenue #1051
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
How will my application information be used? What are the scholarship terms and conditions?
We manage this scholarship with the support of the Bold.org scholarship platform. Bold.org takes student confidentiality and privacy incredibly seriously. Please refer to the application page on Bold.org for full details. See advertiser disclosure.