Edwards Scholarship 2026: $600 for First-Generation International Students in the US
- Study in
- United States
- Levels
- Undergraduate, graduate
- Funding
- $600, 1 winner
- Who can apply
- First-generation international students studying in the United States
- Run by
- Amera Edwards, through Bold.org
On this page
The Edwards Scholarship gives $600 to one first-generation international student who is studying in the United States. Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply. The deadline is November 17, 2026.
Status: Open. Applications close on November 17, 2026, and the winner is announced on December 18, 2026 (checked October 14, 2026).
About the scholarship
Amera Edwards funds this scholarship through Bold.org. It supports first-generation international students in higher education in the United States. It is one of the few Bold.org awards written for international students.
Who can apply
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- International students studying in the United States
- First-generation college students
The page does not list a GPA rule. Bold.org can only send scholarship money to schools in the United States.
The essay
Write 400 to 600 words. Describe yourself, any obstacles you have overcome, and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your studies in the United States.
The judges look for ambition, drive and impact.
Key details
| Award | $600, 1 winner |
|---|---|
| Funded by | Amera Edwards, through Bold.org |
| Level | Undergraduate or graduate |
| Who | First-generation international students in the US |
| Essay | 400 to 600 words |
| Deadline | November 17, 2026 |
| Winner announced | December 18, 2026 |
How to apply
- Create a free student account on Bold.org.
- Fill in your profile, including your US school, your goals and your achievements.
- Open the Edwards Scholarship page and choose Apply Now.
- Paste your essay and submit before November 17, 2026.
Tips before you submit
- Say clearly that you are the first in your family to go to college.
- Pick one or two real obstacles and say what you did about them.
- Link your studies in the US to a specific change you want to make.
Related guides
- Bold.org Scholarships International Students Can Apply For
- Ndombe-Carrère International Scholarship 2026
- Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji Legacy Scholarship 2026
Details are taken from the official Bold.org scholarship page. Confirm the current rules on Bold.org before you apply.
