Who Can Apply:
- Jesus Baez-Santos was a blessing through all walks of life who passed away too soon, remaining in the hearts of his loved ones.
- Jesus demonstrated incredible selflessness towards his friends and family. He always did everything he could to lend a hand to everyone around him and was the goofiest person in the universe, with a contagious laugh that brightened any room he entered. Jesus was raised by immigrant parents and worked towards buying his family their first house.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.
- Any BIPOC high school senior or freshman undergraduate in New York who will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from New York City and those who are undocumented or DACA recipients are preferred.
Submission: To apply, tell us about a moment you had with someone important to you, why they’re so significant in your life, how they have affected you, and what your experience as a first-generation student has been like.
Deadline: September 2, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/jesus-baez-santos-memorial-scholarship/
