Bold.org — Frontier Scholarship

This scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduate students from immigrant families who are pursuing their education and ambitions.

Key facts

Funder: Bold.org
Status: Upcoming
Next deadline: January 5, 2027
Amount: $2,500
Who can apply: Students
Where: United States (national)
Official page: https://bold.org/scholarships/frontier-scholarship/
Apply: https://bold.org/apply/
Last verified: October 13, 2026

About this funding

The Frontier Scholarship is intended to help one student continue their education and pursue what they hope to build in the future. It funds tuition or qualified educational non-tuition expenses for high school seniors or undergraduate students who are immigrants with qualifying legal status or U.S.-born citizens with at least one foreign-born parent. Applicants must write a 400-600 word essay about what matters most to them, potentially discussing their family's immigration, experiences, or future aspirations. The award amount is $2,500.

Eligibility:

Education Level: High school seniors or undergraduate students

Citizenship: US Citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee as applicable

Immigration Background: Child of immigrants; first generation immigrant; refugee or asylum seeker

Citizenship: U.S.-born citizens with at least one foreign-born parent

How to apply

Applicants should apply online through Bold.org. The application requires an essay of 400-600 words on what matters most to them. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application and may need to verify academic enrollment.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Bold.org — Frontier Scholarship?

Students

How much funding does Bold.org — Frontier Scholarship offer?

$2,500

When is the Bold.org — Frontier Scholarship deadline?

January 5, 2027