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What we Look for in a Student Scholar
Bezos Scholars are passionate, intellectually curious young people who are emerging leaders in their schools and communities.
Intellectual Curiosity and Commitment to Education
Scholars are motivated students who challenge themselves in and outside the classroom. If you have faced academic challenges while in high school, share how you persevered, what you learned, and how those experiences shaped you in one or more of your application essays.
Demonstrated Leadership and Community Engagement
Scholars are rising leaders in their schools and communities. They inspire others through their actions and ideas and are independent, creative thinkers who lead with humility, compassion, and purpose.
Readiness and Capacity to Engage in the Program
Scholars can balance academics, extracurriculars, family, and community commitments. They communicate authentically, thrive in collaboration, and embrace challenges that push them beyond their comfort zone.
About our Selection Committee
Our volunteer Selection Committee members are leaders in the fields of education, youth leadership and development, science and the arts. Some members are Bezos Scholars alum. All committee members share a strong commitment to supporting and championing young leaders.