We are thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Bezos Scholars Program application, which opened on November 21, 2024, and closes on January 21, 2025.   

The program is a yearlong, no-cost leadership development program so young people with passion can start making a difference today.  

Each year, 17 eligible high school juniors and an educator from each of their schools are selected from across the United States and Africa. Student Scholars engage in leadership development skill-building through project-based learning and receive free college advising. At the center of the program are Community Change Projects—fresh and sustainable approaches to meeting community needs, conceived and launched by Scholars with our support. 

If you are a current public high school junior passionate about helping your community while joining an incredible group of like-minded-yet-diverse students and educators, start your application today!   

Educators, if you know a young changemaker who is a rising leader in their community, encourage them to apply! Use the resources in the digital promotion tool kit to easily share the opportunity with your networks. 

Questions? Contact Scholars@bezosfamilyfoundation.org. We can’t wait to learn more about the amazing students that apply!