BUGS Class of 2022 Alumni Scholarship Application 

Congratulations on your high school graduation! In support of the BUGS Class of 2022's transition to university, the BUGS board would like to provide financial assistance to a student who embodies our C.A.R.E,S, values  and has taken the seeds sown at BUGS to continue to explore and fight for a sustainable future.

AWARD:  One-time scholarship award of $1,500 with proceeds eligible for use towards tuition, living expenses and school supplies. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipient. Please note additional scholarships may be granted based on applications received. 

ELIGIBILITY:  Must be a graduate of BUGS Class of 2022 AND a graduating high school senior (graduated from high school by July 31, 2026) and starting freshman year of college/university during the fall of 2026. 

Please note, we want to hear YOUR voice, thinking, experiences, and examples in your essay (not AI's).

NEW Application Deadline! Applications must be submitted before midnight on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Contact susan.bakst@BUGSbrooklyn.org with any questions.

Note: Unless you indicate otherwise, BUGS has permission to use excerpts from applications with anonymous attribution. We will get explicit permission if using your name.

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First Name *
Last Name *
Home Address  *
Applicant Email Address *
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1) Tell us about how being a BUGS student affected you and your high school experience. Please point to at least one specific experience at BUGS via a class / project / teacher / etc.

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2) As BUGS reflects on how we are educating for sustainability and how best to prepare students to tackle the urgent climate and social justice issues facing our communities. What reflections, advice or suggestions do you have for us?

(200 word limit)
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3) How do you see the values of BUGS or your experience at BUGS, relating to your future?

(200 word limit)
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4) What expenses will this scholarship be used towards? If the financial assistance allows you to direct more time / energy to other passions, describe what those passions are and why they are important.

(100 word limit)
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5) Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? Or suggestions for BUGS as it continues to grow to be its best?

(100 word limit)
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