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Charitable Apostate
Make Your "Truth" Your Own Scholarship
This scholarship aims to assist former Jehovah's Witnesses with the costs of higher education. It seeks to support students who may lack family support or financial resources after choosing to leave or consider leaving the faith.
Award
Up to $1,001
Deadline
November 30, 2024
Level
Both
Status
Closed for this cycle
All majors
Who is eligible
- Must be a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Must be a former Jehovah’s Witness
What you'll need
- Essay (500–1000 words) or short video responding to the following prompt: "1. Reasons for Leaving: What specific factors or experiences led you to leave or consider leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses? How did these factors influence your decision? 2. Personal Growth: How have you evolved or do you hope to evolve as an individual since leaving or contemplating leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses? What personal values or beliefs have you developed or are you developing? 3. Support Systems: Who or what has been or will be most supportive during your transition or decision? How did or will these support systems contribute to your success and well-being?"
How to apply
- Create or log into a Bold.org profile.
- Write a 500–1000 word essay or record a short video addressing the prompt.
- Submit your completed application on the Bold.org platform before the deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://bold.org/scholarships/make-your-truth-your-own-scholarship/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Charitable Apostate before submitting.