Ready to make an impact in your community?
The Bezos Scholars Program is a yearlong leadership journey for high school students and educators who want to create lasting change.
In Their Words
“I’ve just grown to be so much more confident in rooms I’ve never been in.”
Jeslyn Kamga
2025 Student Scholar
“I don’t know if I would have grown in this way in even 10 years.”
Natalie St. Fleur
2025 Educator Scholar
The Journey at a Glance
As a Bezos Scholar, you belong to a cohort of youth changemakers. Each year, student and educator teams from across the US and Africa come together to learn, grow, and make an impact in their community
How the Bezos Scholars Program Works
1
Apply with an educator from your school.
Students and their nominated educators begin the journey by submitting an application that highlights their leadership, passion, and potential.
2
Join your cohort at Aspen Ideas Festival.
Selected Scholars and educators kick off the year with an immersive week at the Aspen Ideas Festival, meeting global leaders and dreaming about ways to make a change in a beautiful setting nestled in the mountains.
3
Lead a Community Change Project back home
After meeting virtually to build skills in leadership and collaboration, Scholars launch a Community Change Project that addresses a need in their community with support and seed funding.
Is This For Me?
You don’t need a perfect résumé or a leadership title. If you’re a high school junior that cares about your community and wants to grow as a leader, we want to hear from you.
Check Your Eligibility
See who can apply and what you’ll need to get started.
Get Application Tips
Get advice on putting together a strong application.
Meet the Scholars
See the students and educators in this year’s cohort.
