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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.
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.
Three Years Later, a Student-Led Project Continues to Inspire Change
After three years, a student-led initiative shows how persistence turns ideas into ongoing impact.