Who Can Apply:
- Braiden Norton is a beloved son who grew up in an intense hospital environment due to significant medical conditions.
- As if being diagnosed with a brainstem tumor at the age of 1, subsequently undergoing 3 brain surgeries as well as many intense treatments wasn’t enough, Braiden was also diagnosed with a very rare condition that causes spontaneous paralyzation several years later. He lives and deals with these condition now on a daily basis, yet does his best not to let it determine his path in life. He is now a nineteen year old freshman cadet at Massachusetts Maritime Academy despite the challenges he faces.
- The Norton “Adapt and Overcome” scholarship was started after The Norton’s recognized a need for a scholarship that targets graduating high school seniors pursuing further education who have faced a unique circumstance which made simply showing up to school a challenge all in itself. “Adapt and Overcome” was a phrase taught to his father upon entering the US. Navy that became a mantra for the duo as Braiden struggled to manage his conditions in order to remain in school.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the positive attitude and perseverance of Braiden by helping students who have faced similar challenges stay committed to their schooling.
- Any high school student who resides on the South Coast of Massachusetts may apply for this scholarship if they’ve faced circumstances that make it difficult to show up to school with a sense of an “Adapt and Overcome” mentality.
Submission: To apply, tell us about the obstacles you have faced that make it difficult to pursue your education and what you focus on in order to push through these challenges.
Deadline: June 28, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/norton-adapt-and-overcome-scholarship/
