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Leadership and Learning in Action

Browse our stories to get to know what the Bezos Scholars Program is all about. Meet alum and partners, read dispatches from Aspen, and find out the latest program news.

Launching Year One

The inaugural Bezos Scholars Alum Council entered this year’s retreat ready to build a strong foundation for its first year. We deepened connections, clarified vision, and aligned on how we want to support and activate the wider Alum Network.
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Bezos Scholar Application Tips

If you’re preparing your application for the Bezos Scholars Program, these tips will guide you through building a thoughtful, authentic submission. Read how to clearly articulating your “why,” choose the right educator nominee, and submit before the deadline. Use it to show how you are ready to lead — and to launch a meaningful Community Change Project in your community.
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Meet the 2025 Bezos Scholars!

The Bezos Scholars Program welcomes its 2025 cohort—13 dynamic teams of students and educators from public schools across the U.S. and the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg. Each team will design and launch a Community Change Project addressing local needs from climate action to equity in education. Building on 20 years of Scholar impact, the 2025 class continues the BSP tradition of empowering young leaders to turn purpose into action.
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Recent Stories

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Abundance in Aspen

Six Scholars and Educators reflect on a transformative week in Aspen—where courage, connection, and curiosity shaped their perspectives and inspired lasting change.

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Aspen – A Chance to Change Your Perception of What’s Possible

Scholars share powerful stories from Aspen: discovering belonging, meeting global changemakers, and realizing their voices have the power to spark real change.

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Sustainability Via Community Engagement

How Orange High School's College Awareness Day built lasting partnerships with experts and local businesses to give underclassmen the resources they need for college success.

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Think Big!

From curiosity to action: embracing ambitious ideas that spark real change.

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What is the Purpose of Public Education?

Why public education must balance rigor, relevance and joy in service of every learner’s growth.

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The Ripple Effect of Giving Back to Community

A local act of service becomes a catalyst for broader community transformation.

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Being a Changemaker Doesn’t Take a Title – It Takes Perseverance

Leadership isn’t about the title—it’s about showing up with purpose and staying the course.

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Elevating Youth Voice and Action with the Aspen Challenge

Youth leadership elevated: how the Aspen Challenge gave students a platform to lead, speak up, and act.

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