About us

The BJB Scholarship is a memorial scholarship created by Brianna John-Baptiste in honor of her father, Bill, who tragically passed away in 2021. This scholarship is specifically designed to support low-income students who have a strong desire to give back to their community after completing their education. It's a fantastic initiative that not only honors the memory of Bill, but also provides an opportunity for deserving students to pursue their dreams while making a positive impact on society.

How To Apply

- Go to Bold.org to apply, create a profile by following the instructions on the screen.

- Locate The BJB Scholarship page and apply.

- This is an essay scholarship, and the questions are as follows:

• Please answer the following prompts in 250 words each:

1. What does community mean to you and how do you give back in your community?

2. Tell us a bit about yourself and your vision for the future.

Meet Shahir Mohsenyan

A winner of the BJB Scholarship shares his letter of gratitude for receiving the award.

2022 Winners

Taylor Conklin | Brown University | Norristown, PA

Shahir Mohsenyan | University of Mary Washington | Stafford, VA

Natasha Julceus Fabien | Florida International University | Columbia, SC

To learn more about the 3 winners visit Bold.org to see their Bios and learn more about their journeys.

2022 Finalists

Amari Cody

Kennesaw State University | Albany, GA

Avii Van Praagh

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Queens, NY

Marsha Diane Miller

Western Governors University | Bellmead, TX

Danielle McMillan

Washington State University | Everett, WA

Nicole Foster

Northwest-Shoals Community College | Russellville, AL

Jaylah Brown

University of Houston | Houston, TX

Elhadje Ndiaye

Jonathan Walk

Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC

The University of Texas at Arlington | Wylie,TX

Catherine Derival

Polk State College | Davenport, FL

Natasha McLain

Southern Connecticut State University | Vernon, CT