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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.
Beyond First Impressions
Five Scholars from the 2026 Cohort share the insights from Aspen that shaped their experience.
Coming Back to Serve
Why do people drift away from a community they once loved, and what does it actually take to bring them back? That’s the question I spent this year trying to answer.
‘All of Us’: Reflections from TED2026
From moments of personal rediscovery to powerful examples of collective impact, we share three stories from TED2026.
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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.
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.