Anonymous
New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
This scholarship supports first-generation college students who are former Jehovah's Witnesses and are now choosing a new path forward. It is dedicated to helping these students build lives aligned with their own values and dreams through higher education.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
June 15 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due June 15 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, or non-current student wanting to return to school
- First-generation college student
- Ex-Jehovah’s Witness ONLY
What you'll need
- Essay (400–600 words): "Focusing on the future and the life that you envision for yourself, describe your personal goals (big and small) and how you aim to meet those goals."
How to apply
- Go to the official scholarship page on Bold.org.
- Set up a student profile on the platform.
- Write and submit the required 400-600 word essay about your personal goals.
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Sources & verification
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