Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship

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Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship

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This $1,000 scholarship is for BIPOC undergraduate male students who play chess. To apply, you must submit a 400-600 word essay about your career goals and what chess has taught you that will help you reach them.

Jun 30, 2026

81 days left

$1000

Award amount

56

Scholarship applicants

4

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • BIPOC undergraduate male students
  • Students who play chess
  • Applicants comfortable writing a short personal essay

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award
  • Provider: Family and Friends of Adrin Ohaekwe
  • Deadline listed as 2026-06-30

Why apply

  • The award amount is clearly stated.
  • The eligibility rules are fairly specific, which can help students quickly tell if they qualify.
  • The essay topic is focused and may be a good fit if chess has genuinely shaped your goals.

Who can apply

  • Education level: Undergraduate
  • Gender: Male
  • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
  • Hobby/interest: Chess
  • Raw listing indicates eligible current degrees include associate, bachelor's, or trade school

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

Upcoming

Study levels

Adult / non-traditional student

Field of study

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Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Confirm on the official listing that you meet all profile-based eligibility filters before applying.
  • Make sure your essay answers both parts of the prompt: your career goals and what chess has taught you.
  • Stay within the stated 400-600 word essay range.
  • Verify whether any additional profile, need, or platform requirements apply on Bold.org.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Provider website is not listed.
  • Winner payment method is not stated.
  • Payment details are not stated.
  • State residency restrictions are not stated.
  • Institution restrictions are not stated.
  • Application status is not stated in the excerpt.
  • The excerpt does not fully explain how the listed criteria of ambition, need, and Boldest Bold.org Profile are weighed.

Red flags

  • Only one award is listed, so competition may still be meaningful.
  • The listing does not state payout details.
  • No state or residency information is provided in the excerpt.
  • The excerpt does not clearly explain how need or profile strength affect selection.

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Use a clear structure: career goals first, then specific chess lessons, then how those lessons apply to your future.
  • Include concrete examples from playing chess rather than only general statements.
  • Tie chess skills such as planning, patience, or decision-making to real academic or career situations, if true for you.

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersGoals statementSpecial eligibility
  • Essay prompt: What are you career goals, and what have you learned in playing chess that will help you achieve these goals? Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: Undergraduate Gender: Male Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC Hobbies: Chess.
  • Education is one of the best ways to give young men opportunities, allowing them to create a brighter future for themselves.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

To apply, students must submit an essay answering: What are your career goals, and what have you learned in playing chess that will help you achieve these goals? The essay must be 400-600 words, and the listed deadline is June 30, 2026.

Award & payment

Amount: $1000

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Family and Friends of Adrin Ohaekwe

Overview

The Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship, offered by Family and Friends of Adrin Ohaekwe, awards $1,000 to support a male BIPOC undergraduate student who enjoys playing chess. The application includes a short essay about career goals and lessons learned from chess.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listed award amount is $1,000.