Creating a scholarship on Bold.org is a meaningful way to support students and the causes you care about. To get started, you'll submit a proposal outlining your vision, then schedule an onboarding call with our Donor Team.
Step 1: Create a Bold.org Donor Account
Before you can propose a scholarship, you'll need to create a donor account. If you haven't signed up yet, Get Started Here. After verifying your email, log in and navigate to your donor dashboard.
Step 2: Propose a Scholarship
Once you're on your donor dashboard, click Create a Scholarship in the top-right corner. This will guide you through a series of questions that help our Donor Team draft your scholarship proposal.
Questions you'll answer in the proposal flow
Describe your scholarship idea: Share as many details as possible so our Donor Team can prepare a full proposal for your approval.
Describe your ideal applicant: Tell us what qualities, interests, or experiences you want to prioritize.
Award timing: Let us know if you'd like the scholarship awarded around a specific event or date.
Essay requirement (optional): Choose whether applicants should submit an essay.
Additional file submissions (optional): Request images or other supporting materials if desired.
Scholarship name: Choose a name for your scholarship.
Number of winners: Decide how many students will receive the award.
Award amount: Set the amount each winner will receive.
Open to contributions: Indicate whether other donors can contribute to your scholarship.
Our Donor Team will review your responses and prepare a full proposal for your approval.
Step 3: Finalize Your Proposal and Schedule an Onboarding Call
After submitting your proposal, you'll see a confirmation screen with a link to schedule a 15-minute onboarding call with our Donor Team.
During this call, you'll:
Meet your dedicated donor relations manager
Review and finalize your scholarship details
Prepare your scholarship for publishing
Next Steps
Learn more about how scholarships work on Bold.org.
If you have any questions or need assistance, email us at donors@bold.org. We're here to help.