Brighterly Equity Scholarship

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, selection process, personal information use, and recipient obligations.

(i) Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Group: The elementary scholarship, as well as middle school and high school scholarships, are available to students in grades 1-9, typically aged 11-15.
2. 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.
3. Current School Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a 1-9 educational institution in the U.S.(public, private, or homeschooling).
4. Passion for Math and Reading: Applicants are required to submit a short essay (400-500 words) on their interest in math or reading, challenges they face, and their goals. 
5. 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.

(ii) Selection criteria: 

1. Applications will be assessed based on: 1) demonstrated financial need; 2) interest in improving math or reading skills (via the essay); 3) the recommendation letter.
2. A Brighterly panel will select one scholarship recipient for each round of evaluations.

(iii) Further conditions: 

1. Commitment to Learning: The winner must attend at least 80% of the free 1:1 lessons provided by Brighterly as part of the scholarship. We believe in helping students who are dedicated to taking full advantage of the opportunity.
2. Notification of Winners: Parents/legal guardians of the winner will be notified via email and must respond within five (5) days. If no response is received, another applicant will be nominated. Please note that applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
3. 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 via the payment method of the winner’s choice.
4. Submission of Materials: All application materials should be submitted through the dedicated form on the Brighterly website. Documents must be uploaded in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Privacy and Consent: 

1. 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. 
2. Consent: By submitting an application, parents or guardians confirm their acceptance of these terms and provide their consent for participation.