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.
While the scholarship is open to eligible applicants nationwide, priority consideration is given to students who are residents of or attending school in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How To Apply
Visit Bold.org and create a free profile.
Search for “The BJB Scholarship.”
Submit your responses to the required essay prompts.
Essay Prompts
Please respond to the following prompts in 250 words each:
What does community mean to you, and how do you give back to your community?
Tell us 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.
Originally established in 2022.
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
Support the BJB Scholarship
The BJB Scholarship is funded through community support and business sponsorship. Our goal is to award three $1,000 scholarships each cycle.
Donations are securely processed through Bold.org, our scholarship administration partner and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Awards are granted based on available funding.
Please Note: Scholarship awards are distributed based on available funding and may vary by cycle.