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Meet the 2026 Bezos Scholars!

Introducing 13 student/educator teams from across the U.S. and Africa, united by creativity, courage, and purpose to launch new Community Change Projects in 2026.

Reflections from Aspen Challenge Boston  

Two Bezos Scholars alums reflect on volunteering at Aspen Challenge Boston, where students from 15 high schools designed community solutions rooted in lived experience. Their takeaway: when young people are genuinely listened to and trusted to lead, powerful ideas emerge – and real change follows.
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A Decade of Ideas at STXi, Rooted in Home

By creating space for young people to connect, lead, and share their perspectives, STXi is helping reshape how students see themselves and their role in shaping the future of their communities.

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Meet the 2026 Bezos Scholars!

Introducing 13 student/educator teams from across the U.S. and Africa, united by creativity, courage, and purpose to launch new Community Change Projects in 2026.

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.

Meet the 2025 Bezos Scholars!

Introducing 13 student/educator teams from across the U.S. and Africa, united by creativity, courage, and purpose to launch new Community Change Projects in 2025.

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.

Reflections From Aspen Challenge Brooklyn

Youth leaders in Brooklyn stepped into action—reflecting on what it means to believe “yes” and build community-change.

20 Seconds of Courage

Three Scholars find courage in Aspen — just 20 seconds at a time to speak up, ask questions, and lean into leadership.

Dispatches from Aspen

Snapshots of inspiration and connection at the Aspen Ideas Festival — where Scholars reimagine change together.

Three’s a Charm

Three new Scholars reflect on their first week at Aspen — discovering possibility, purpose and the start of their Community Change Projects.

The 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival

Learning to lead with vulnerability, courage and humility at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Scholars in the Snow: 2021 Scholar Shares Application Advice with Scholar Hopefuls

From self-doubt to action: one Scholar’s words of encouragement for hopeful applicants.

4 Ways to Create Big Change in Your Community

Four practical ways young leaders can ignite meaningful change in their communities.

The Aspen Ideas Festival Experience As a Bezos Scholar

Sarah Tran shares how a week at the Aspen Ideas Festival transforms possibilities into purpose.