Who Can Apply:
- Red hair, though rare and often admired, has also been a source of misunderstanding and discrimination.
- Many students, whether due to appearance or otherwise, have faced challenges and judgment. These students should be encouraged to be resilient, using their experiences to excel in fields that help tell untold stories, such as anthropology, museum studies, art history, or related disciplines.
- This scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.
- Any redheaded high school senior or undergraduate student who is a resident of a Midwest state (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing a degree in the humanities. However, applicants with a homeschool background and those pursuing museum studies, anthropology, or art history are strongly preferred. This is a merit-based scholarship with a strong emphasis on identity, legacy, and storytelling. This scholarship will be awarded on November 5 – National Love Your Red Hair Day!
Submission: To apply, tell us about a time when you were resilient, how your experiences being judged have impacted your goals, and why you’re pursuing the humanities. Additionally, upload an image of you doing something creative.
Deadline: October 6, 2026
Amount: $5,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/silver-maple-fund-legacy-scholarship/