It Pays to Do Good

Meet the young people who earned a scholarship for their dedication to building a safer, kinder, and fairer world.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Each month, DoSomething members like you have the opportunity to earn easy scholarships for taking action on the issues that matter most to you...no essay, GPA, or recommendations required (ever!).

Check out the DoSomething members who earned scholarships by building a safer, kinder, and fairer world through a volunteer, civic or social action below!

APRIL 2025 WINNERS

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Masha, 24

The Greenprint
$2,500

"Learning about green careers is important to me because global trends show that more people are moving to cities, and urban populations are expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. This rapid growth will intensify challenges such as food security, housing, and meeting energy demands while reducing carbon footprints.

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Chinmay, 15

The Greenprint
$2,500

"Learning about green careers is important to me as it opens the possibility of it being a future career for me. Additionally, because I get to use my interest in science and apply it to solve real world problems, it enhances my interest in the field and overall, has a positive impact on the environment.

WANT TO EARN AN EASY SCHOLARSHIP?

Take action on the issues that matter most to you, and discover how your dedication to building a safer, kinder, and fairer world could earn you a scholarship for your educational goals.

JANUARY - MARCH 2025 WINNERS

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Hanna, 19

Certified Bestie
$2,500

"As a first generation student in higher education, theScience Go Seek campaign is deeply important to me. Not only do programs like this help provide financial relief and further opportunities, but their message also encourages those who are passionate about their education, such as myself.

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Marian, 20

Certified Bestie
$2,500

"The Certified Bestie Campaign on Mental health by DoSomething holds great importance to me. Having gone through similar struggles, I understand how challenging it can be to speak out, which is why this campaign resonated with me deeply.

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Mars

Camp Reboot
Yearlong Sketchbox Subscription

"I struggled a lot with my mental health growing up, but one constant was my love for both art and nature. They helped me feel grounded in myself and helped me realize that no matter what, if I couldn’t turn to people I could always turn to art.

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