Who Can Apply:
- Sierra Argumedo was a beloved wife who had a gentle soul and a deep, lifelong love for children.
- Sierra wanted to devote her life to being in the classroom as a teacher, with her ultimate goal being to make sure that each one of her students felt seen and loved while also receiving one of the most valuable things in life: an education. Moreover, on November 10,2024 Sierra passed away from suicide.
- This scholarship seeks to honor Sierra’s kindness and passion by uplifting students who share her calling to teaching.
- Any undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled at least half-time may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re from a low-income and/or single-parent household and if they’re pursuing a career related to education (teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school leadership, etc.). One undergraduate winner will be selected and one graduate student will be awarded.
Submission: To apply, tell us about a time when you impacted a child’s life, what you would change about education and why, or who inspired you to work in education.
Deadline: August 4, 2025
Amount: $2,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/B-R-I-G-H-T-scholarship/
