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!
Reflections from Aspen Challenge Boston
A Decade of Ideas at STXi, Rooted in Home
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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.
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.