The Goldie Initiative Scholarship Application

 The Goldie Scholar application for the 2026-27 year will be open April 1 – June 1, 2026.

Fill out this Goldie Scholar Interest Form if you would like to be notified with information and updates regarding the 2026 application. There will be two informational webinars as well as a variety of opportunities to learn about The Goldie Initiative in person (listed below). To view last year’s recording, please click here: Recording of 2025 Informational Webinar on Program and Application.

Ways to learn about the Goldie Scholar program & application:
These are optional but recommended. They will cover what the program is and how to apply.

Virtual:

  • Tuesday, April 21st, 12:00-1:00pm Central Time (RSVP via this link for Zoom info and calendar hold)
  • Tuesday, May 12th, 3:30-4:30pm Central Time (RSVP via this link for Zoom info and calendar hold)
  • If you have specific questions, Kelsey Cleland, Program Director, is available by email and for virtual meetings.
  • University specific virtual events are available by request.

In-Person:

  • Chicago: Info Session at the Goldie Initiative Impact Summit in Chicago on Wednesday, May 20th. Email kcleland@goldieinitiative.org for more info.
  • New York (dates/times coming soon): “Office Hours” with TGI Staff at our co-working space in NY and NJ.
  • Boston: “Office Hours” with TGI Staff at our co-working space in Boston where you can learn more about the Goldie Scholar program.
    • Boston Office Hours: 2:00-4:30pm ET at Industrious 711 Atlantic Ave 6th floor, Boston, MA 02111. Email mtorres@goldieinitiative.org to register. 
    • Cambridge Office Hours: 9:00-10:30am ET at Industrious Harvard Square, 20 University Rd 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138. Email mtorres@goldieinitiative.org to register.
  • DMV: To be determined.
  • Philadelphia: Dinner with our CEO on Monday, April 12th. Email kcleland@goldieinitiative.org for more info.

UPDATE TO ELIGIBILITY: The Goldie Scholar program has updated it’s eligibility. Please view this page to see if you are eligible for the Goldie Scholar program. 

 Application Requirements:

  • Completed online application form
  • 3 professional and/or academic letters of reference (at least one letter from current employer highly recommended)
  • 3 essay questions (Up to 250 words each)
  • Updated resume
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
  • GMAT/GRE Scores (optional)

Timeline for Application & Review (dates subject to change):
April 1 – June 1st, 11:59 a.m., Central Time: Application Live
June 2 – July 15: Applications reviewed by Scholarship Selection Task Force
July (dates to be confirmed):  Virtual interviews with Scholarship Selection Task Force
August 15: Scholarship recipients announced

 

Questions may be directed to Kelsey Cleland, Program Director. More details are located on the Scholarship Program page.