Eligibility

Bezos Scholar Program
School Criteria

  • Public High School (including Charter and Magnet schools)
  • At least 25% of students are eligible for free/reduced lunch program. This is a firm cut-off.
  • Offers Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or college credit courses

Student Scholar Criteria

The criteria below are firm. We will only accept applications from students enrolled in public schools.

  • Demonstrates leadership in school and community
  • Has scored exceptionally well on PSAT/SAT/or ACT
  • Taking Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate classes or college/community courses
  • GPA of 3.5, or higher
  • Public high school junior during the 2011-2012 academic year
  • Legal U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Availability of student & educator on all dates

Educator Scholar Criteria

  • Passion for education and youth leadership development
  • Champion of big ideas, high expectations and actionable aspirations
  • Nurtures a supportive and motivational environment for student learning
  • Willingness to collaborate with your Student Scholar to plan and launch a sustainable Local Ideas Festival
  • Appetite for week-long immersion in the Aspen Ideas Festival which includes long, power-packed days of panels, events and leadership development
  • A desire to improve classroom, school, and district education through this opportunity and experience

Please visit our FAQ page for more information about the application process and requirments.