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.
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.
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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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.
Bezos Scholars Invited to Participate in AI Internship Through Aspen Ideas Festival Connection
How attending the Aspen Ideas Festival opened doors for AI-internship opportunities through the Bezos Scholars Program network.
South African Ideas Festival Goes Virtual, and You Can Join!
How a student-led team turned the South African Ideas Festival virtual – and invited everyone in.
Silver Linings of an Unexpected Pandemic Gap Year
How a gap year thrown off course by the pandemic became a path to self-discovery and resilience.