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Application Requirements

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Eligibility

Meet Our Donors

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Meet Our Founders

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Our Vision

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Welcome!

The Bayar Fellowship

The one of a kind fellowship supporting high school students interested in public service and business.

The Bayar Fellowship, established in 2020, is dedicated to finding, developing, and supporting the next generation of leaders.

We aim to empower high school students from marginalized communities and low income backgrounds by providing them with the fundamental tools necessary to become leaders in their communities.

About The Bayar FellowshipMeet Our Fellows

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Past Recipients

Muzhda Samim

“The Bayar Fellowship really helped me step out of my comfort zone. It pushed me to grow both personally and professionally. I was able to connect with inspiring people, challenge myself in new ways, and become more confidence and have more sense of clarity about my goals.”

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Abby Zheng

2025 Bayar Fellow

“The Bayar Fellowship was an incredibly enriching experience that provided valuable exposure to college access, leadership development, and professional skills. The program was thoughtfully designed and fostered a strong sense of community among fellows. I appreciated the intentionality behind each session and the supportive environment created by the volunteers and mentors.”

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Why Apply?

5 Benefits of This Fellowship

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As students who have spent countless hours applying to fellowships / scholarships, we understand the frustration that may cause. That is why we have made this fellowship as straightforward as possible:

All you need to do is submit a student profile and submit a short essay, and that’s it!

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One-on-One Coaching

You will have access to a coach whose main priority is to help you through your professional and academic development.

Brilliant Mentors

You will be paired with mentors who are specifically in the fields you are interested in.

Cohort of Peers & Large Network

You will be a part of a large group of peers who are just as passionate as you about public service, professionalism, and business.

Tailored Curriculum for Your Development

You will be invited to a week-long session of daily meetings where you will learn important lessons about professionalism, professional development, and other key learning points to succeed in the academic and professional world.

Scholarship

You will have the opportunity to be rewarded a scholarship of $220 to support you in your efforts to learn and grow through high school, college, and beyond.

Bayar Fellowship

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