Bold.org Scholarships International Students Can Apply For (November 2026)
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Bold.org lists hundreds of scholarships, but most are for US citizens or for one state, school or group. We checked the site on October 14, 2026 and found four open awards that suit international and African students.
First, the US school rule
Bold.org welcomes students of any citizenship. But it can only send scholarship money to schools in the United States. If you study at home and do not plan to attend a US school, you cannot apply for now.
Open scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Award | Deadline | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship | $25,000 | October 31, 2026 | All students, any level, no essay |
| Ndombe-Carrère International Scholarship | $1,500 (2 winners) | November 12, 2026 | International undergraduates at Cal Poly Humboldt |
| Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji Legacy Scholarship | $5,000 | November 14, 2026 | African immigrant STEM students, GPA 3.0 or higher |
| Edwards Scholarship | $600 | November 17, 2026 | First-generation international students in the US |
$25,000 Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
This award is open to students at any level, with no essay. One student with the “boldest” profile wins $25,000. The current round closes on October 31, 2026, and earlier applicants have a better chance. Read the full guide.
Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji Legacy Scholarship
The Nnaji family gives $5,000 in memory of Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji, who grew up in Owerri, Nigeria. It is for first- or second-generation African immigrant students in STEM, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The essay is 400 to 600 words. Read the full guide.
Edwards Scholarship
This $600 award is for first-generation international students at undergraduate or graduate level in the United States. The essay is 400 to 600 words about you, your obstacles and the impact you plan to make. Read the full guide.
Ndombe-Carrère International Scholarship
Two international undergraduates at Cal Poly Humboldt win $750 each. You send a video of 2 to 4 minutes, or an essay. Read the full guide.
How to apply on Bold.org
- Create a free student account on Bold.org.
- Fill in your profile, including your US school, goals and achievements.
- Open each scholarship page and choose Apply Now.
- Submit any essay or video before the deadline.
Tips
- Start with the Be Bold award, since it needs no essay and closes first.
- You can reuse ideas between essays, but answer each prompt directly.
- If your school is not listed on Bold.org, its help page says you can contact Bold.org support with the full school name and location.
Related guides
- Fully Funded US Scholarships Beyond Fulbright: 5 Real Options (2027)
- Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in the USA: No Application Fee Options
- Undergraduate Scholarships Abroad for Nigerian Students
Details are taken from the official Bold.org scholarship pages and help centre, checked on October 14, 2026.
