Desire to Inspire Scholarship

Scholarship Description
The 2026 Desire To Inspire Scholarship is a one-time financial award. First place is $2000, second place is $1000, and third place is $500. This scholarship is dedicated to recognizing young individuals from historically underrepresented minority groups who are interested in a career in healthcare and are making a determined effort to inspire others.

Scholarship Details
1st place: $2,000, 2nd place: $1,000, 3rd place: $500
Awarded to students pursuing healthcare careers who are actively inspiring others
Finalists participate in a public voting competition to determine final rankings

Eligibility Criteria
Must be from a historically underrepresented minority group
Must demonstrate interest in a career in healthcare
Must be making an effort to inspire others through personal actions or leadership
Open to students of all levels pursuing education for career advancement in healthcare

Application Process
Visit our website to find and apply for the Desire To Inspire Scholarship
Complete the application and submit answers to the scholarship essay questions
Ensure the application is submitted by the deadline: July 12th at 11:59 PM EST
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on content, grammar, voice, coherence, effort, and quality of experiences
Semi-finalist notifications and interviews will take place in September
Finalist notifications and interviews will take place in October
Winners will be announced by November

After the competition ends, the final scores will be tallied and the winners of the Desire To Inspire Scholarship will be officially announced. The three winners will receive their scholarship awards from Bold.org and each of the five finalists will receive a certificate. In the unlikely event of a tie, the scholarship will be split between the individuals engaged in it.