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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.
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.
‘All of Us’: Reflections from TED2026
From moments of personal rediscovery to powerful examples of collective impact, we share three stories from TED2026.
Reflections from Aspen Challenge Detroit
Before students step on the Aspen Challenge stage to share their ideas, there is a space that is quieter and unseen to the audience but just as important: the green room.
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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.
11 Steps to Create a Community Change Project
A week in Aspen opened new horizons—showing Scholars their voice matters and change is possible.
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.
4 Ways to Create Big Change in Your Community
Four practical ways young leaders can ignite meaningful change in their communities.
Think Big!
From curiosity to action: embracing ambitious ideas that spark real change.
Just Doing It
Turning bold ideas into action: how a week in Aspen sparked a lifetime of leadership.
What is the Purpose of Public Education?
Why public education must balance rigor, relevance and joy in service of every learner’s growth.
The Ripple Effect of Giving Back to Community
A local act of service becomes a catalyst for broader community transformation.
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.
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.
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.