Who Can Apply
Applicants should apply before starting college and must be admitted to a strong college or university before final award confirmation.
Geographic Eligibility
The scholarship is currently open to students attending high school in Orange County or Los Angeles County, California.
Your college can be anywhere — scholars may attend any college or university in the country or abroad. Scholar Dinners are held locally during winter and summer breaks, when scholars are typically home.
Applicant Requirements
- High school seniors in their graduating year
- High school juniors applying one year before graduation
- Applicants should apply before starting college
- Must be admitted to a strong college or university before final award confirmation
- Open to students in any field of study
- Current college students are not eligible to apply
What We Look For
- Academic excellence
- Strong character and integrity
- Leadership potential
- Initiative and execution
- Ambition with purpose
- Ability to make things happen
- Financially disadvantaged students may receive priority consideration
Continuing Eligibility
To remain eligible for future scholarship installments, scholars must attend at least one of two annual Bedrock Scholars Dinners each year — either the summer dinner or the year-end dinner — and share their annual progress and experiences. Failure to attend without prior approval may result in cancellation of future scholarship eligibility.
Internship Opportunity
Each year, Bedrock may open internship opportunities for Bedrock Scholars. Scholars may apply early before broader posting, subject to qualifications, role availability, and Bedrock approval.
Future Activity Schedule
Bedrock hosts two Scholar Dinners each year. Scholars must attend at least one of the two dinners each year and share their progress, experiences, and lessons learned.
Year-End Bedrock Scholars Dinner
December 19, 2026
Scholars return to connect with Bedrock, share annual progress, and present key experiences from the year.
Semester-End Bedrock Scholars Dinner
June 5, 2027
Scholars gather after the academic term to share academic growth, projects, lessons learned, and goals.
Required Annual Participation
Scholars must attend at least one of the two Bedrock Scholars Dinners each year. Failure to attend at least one dinner without prior written approval may result in cancellation of future scholarship eligibility and future scholarship installments.
Program Policies
Full Ride Policy
If a selected Bedrock Scholar has already received a full scholarship or full financial aid package, Bedrock may review remaining eligible educational needs before releasing funds. Bedrock may apply the award toward approved remaining qualified educational expenses or approved enrichment projects instead of duplicating tuition support.
Approved enrichment projects may include competitions, research, academic conferences, leadership programs, required equipment, community initiatives, entrepreneurial ideas, or other meaningful educational opportunities.
Privacy, Consent & Photo Release
Bedrock may request permission to use a scholar’s name, school, story, photo, video, or event participation in program materials, the website, LinkedIn, social media, press releases, and Scholar Dinner materials.
Scholars under 18 must provide parent or guardian consent before Bedrock uses identifying information, photos, videos, or personal stories publicly.
AI & Authenticity Policy
Essays and written responses must be written by the applicant in the applicant’s own voice. AI-generated, AI-rewritten, AI-polished, parent-written, consultant-written, or false submissions are not permitted. Applicants must also upload a photo or scan of a handwritten, signed Honor Pledge confirming the essays are entirely their own work. Finalists may be asked to complete a brief live writing verification.
If Bedrock determines that an application includes AI-generated writing, false information, misleading materials, or work that is not the applicant’s own, the applicant may be disqualified or a scholar’s future award eligibility may be canceled.
Renewal Policy
To remain eligible for future scholarship installments, scholars must maintain undergraduate enrollment, remain in good standing with their school, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, attend at least one required Bedrock Scholars Dinner each year, submit an annual update, and avoid serious misconduct.