Brighterly Math Equity Scholarship
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About the Brighterly Math Scholarship
At Brighterly, we believe math is more than just numbers – it’s the key to unlocking a bright future. We understand that many children, especially those from low-income families and underrepresented communities, face challenges in building strong math skills. Our scholarships for elementary and middle school education aim to be inclusive and reach a diverse range of individuals.
That’s why we created the Brighterly Program for providing math education scholarships: to help young learners gain a solid foundation in math, build confidence, and experience learning with top-tier math tutors who use interactive teaching methods and a personalized approach for every student.
Apply for the Brighterly Scholarship today and help your kid achieve their full math potential!
Easy application
We keep the application process simple. No complex income documentation is required – just a brief statement of financial need from a parent or guardian.
Cash prizes & free lessons
Winners receive $500 in cash plus six months of top-designed math lessons, catered to their unique learning styles and helping them build the skills they need to succeed.
Top-notch tutors
Our expert math tutors provide engaging lessons that make learning fun, interactive, and effective. Your child will learn from passionate educators who care about their success.
Scholarship Application Criteria
We can help your child improve their math skills from the very beginning. Starting in pre-K and moving through middle school, our math tutors can help students develop their literacy skills at any level.
Age Group
The scholarship is open to students from grades 1-8 (ages 6-14).
Household Income
We don’t require any formal household income documentation. All we need is a brief statement of financial need from a parent or guardian.
Current School Enrollment
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a grade 1-8 educational program in the United States (public, private, or homeschooling).
Passion for Math
Applicants must submit an essay on their interest in math, challenges they face, and their goals for improvement. This will tell us who has a genuine desire to to improve their math skills.
Recommendation Letter
Applicants must provide a recommendation letter from a teacher, school counselor, or mentor, highlighting the student's efforts, passion for learning, and why they would benefit from the scholarship.
Commitment to Learning
Winners must commit to attending at least 80% of the free math lessons provided by the Brighterly scholarship. We believe in helping students who are dedicated to taking full advantage of this opportunity.
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be uploaded no later than [add data] pm PST on the [add data] of each month.
Terms
Scholarship winners will be notified by email and must respond within [add data] days of the email date to accept the award.
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Terms of Brighterly Scholarship Program
By applying for the Brighterly Scholarship Program on behalf of the applicants, their parents or legal guardians agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, which outline eligibility requirements, selection process, personal information use, and recepient obligations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Group: The scholarship is available to students in grades 1-8, typically ages 6-14.
- Household Income: No formal documentation of household income is required, a brief statement of financial need from a parent or legal guardian must be provided.
- Current School Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a K-12 educational institution in the U.S. (public, private, or homeschooling).
- Passion for Math: Applicants are required to submit a short essay (400-500 words) on their interest in math, challenges they face and their goals.
- Recommendation Letter: Applicants must provide a recommendation letter from a teacher, school counselor, or mentor, highlighting the student’s efforts, passion for learning, and need for the scholarship.
Selection Criteria
- Applications will be assessed based on: 1) demonstrated financial need; 2) interest in improving math skills (via the essay); 3) the recommendation letter.
- A Brighterly panel will select one scholarship recipient for each round of evaluations.
Further Conditions
- Commitment to Learning: The winner must attend at least 80% of the free math lessons provided by Brighterly as part of the scholarship. We believe in helping students who are dedicated to taking full advantage of the opportunity.
- Notification of Winners: Parents/legal guardians of the winner will be notified via email and must respond within five (5). If no response is received, another applicant will be nominated. Please note that applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
- Award: The winner will receive 6 (six) months of studying with Brighterly (the specifics will be communicated to the winner upon selection). The winner will also receive a monetary award of USD 500.
- Submission of Materials: All application materials should be submitted through the dedicated form on the Brighterly website. Documents must be uploaded in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Privacy and Consent:
- Use of Personal Information: Personal information submitted will be used for evaluating applications and awarding the scholarship. By participating, parents or guardians explicitly consent to the potential publication of the winner’s name, essay, and photo on the Brighterly website. This information may be used to promote future scholarship opportunities and to celebrate the success of the recipient. A brief story and photo of the winner, may also be featured on the Brighterly website.
- Consent: By submitting an application, parents or guardians confirm their acceptance of these terms and provide their consent for participation.
Math programs by grade levels
We can help your child improve their math skills from the very beginning. Starting in pre-K and moving through middle school, our math tutors can help students develop their literacy skills at any level.
Free printable math worksheets by topics
Below you will find math worksheets for kids on every topic. Each one of them is an interactive task that will make your child's after-school learning more exciting, strengthen basic math knowledge, and allow your kid to work on challenging topics.
