Whether you’ve personally been traumatized by bullies, have intervened on classmates’ behalf, or pioneered bullying prevention programs, anti-bullying scholarships could be a great option for financial aid.<\/p>\n
Aggressive, bullying behavior is a major issue negatively affecting the well-being of school-aged children nationwide. The NCES reports that one out of five (20.8 percent) of U.S. students report being bullied. With the rise of social media, the percentage of students affected by cyberbullying has nearly doubled from 18 to 34 percent since 2007.<\/p>\n
Research has found that bullying victims are at increased risk for academic problems, addiction, mental illness, and suicide. Stopping the cycle of torment begins with classmates who stand against judging others based on looks, race, disability, and sexual orientation.<\/p>\n
The following community-minded scholarships give financial motivation for students to organize anti-bullying projects that silence hate and unkindness.<\/p>\n
Deadline: May 15th<\/p>\n
Against the Grain (ATG) Productions is a volunteer-based nonprofit in Dallas that has offered the Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship for $1,500 annually since 2011. It’s intended for college juniors and graduate students who’ve shown visionary leadership in improving their campus community. Anti-bullying advocates with at least 50 percent Asian heritage and cumulative GPAs above 3.5 can apply by submitting a video presentation of their life-changing work.<\/p>\n
ATG Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship<\/p>\n
3839 McKinney Avenue Site 155-213<\/p>\n
Dallas, TX 75204<\/p>\n
(214) 599-9191<\/p>\n
outreach@againstthegrainproductions.com<\/p>\n
Scholarship Link<\/a><\/p>\n Deadline: February 14th<\/p>\n The Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Foundation was organized in 2010 to memorialize an active, 11-year-old sixth grader from Springfield, Massachusetts, who committed suicide to escape torment at school. The Foundation awards 15 scholarships for $500 to $1,500 apiece for college-bound high school seniors who’ve started anti-bullying efforts in their school or community. Eligible candidates must pass the MCAS or equivalent, gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges, and hold a minimum 2.5 GPA.<\/p>\n Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Scholarships<\/p>\n P.O. Box 4316<\/p>\n Springfield, MA 01101<\/p>\n (413) 219-3118<\/p>\n carljoseph11@gmail.com<\/p>\n Scholarship Link<\/a><\/p>\n Deadline: May 31st<\/p>\n Started by an ACM Award-winning country music singer, the Chely Wright LIKEME Scholarship Program gifts $6,500 total annually to 13 exemplary high school seniors who have actively advocated for anti-bullying and LGBTQ inclusion. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students severely affected by bullying can also apply. Eligibility criteria includes pursuing higher education, maintaining a minimum “B-” average, and exhibiting leadership skills through community service.<\/p>\n Chely Wright LIKEME Scholarship Program<\/p>\n P.O. Box 1605<\/p>\n Belton, MO 64012<\/p>\n (816) 974-2907<\/p>\n Char@likeme.org<\/p>\n Deadline: January 15th<\/p>\n The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) offers the Courtney Lee Grant Memorial Scholarship for $500 to graduating seniors at Stockton High School in Southwest Missouri who are anti-bullying advocates. Preference is given to students with a minimum 2.1 GPA who are pursuing two- or four-year college degrees in fine arts. Applicants must be returned to the school’s counselor with a resume of volunteer experience and essay on the affects of bullying.<\/p>\n Courtney Lee Gant Memorial Scholarship<\/p>\n 425 E. Trafficway Street<\/p>\n Springfield, MO 65801<\/p>\n (417) 864-6199<\/p>\n cfo@cfozarks.org<\/p>\n Scholarship Link<\/a><\/p>\n Top 20 Online Colleges with High Return on Investment<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n2. Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Scholarships<\/h3>\n
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