POTOMACBEADS $1000 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Here at PotomacBeads, we celebrate students who strive for excellence and we are excited to launch our scholarship for an outstanding student.

The PotomacBeads scholarship provides a one-time reward of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room, and board, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms.

This scholarship will be open to both undergrad and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes in the Fall of 2025.

Scholarship Name: PotomacBeads $1000 Scholarship

Deadline date: May 10, 2025

Scholarship Value: $1000

Available scholarship slot/s: 1

Criteria of who can apply:

• Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
• Must be 18 years or older

How to apply:

For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 500-word essay about the following:

How Entrepreneurship Contributes to Economic Development

Essays must be sent to scholarships@potomacbeads.com as an attached word document, along with your full name, address, phone number, school name, and date of birth. Use the subject line: PotomacBeads $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed.

Important Note on Essay Authenticity
We value creativity, critical thinking, and genuine student voices. Essays must be written entirely by the applicant. Submissions that are determined to have been written or significantly assisted by AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) will be disqualified immediately. We reserve the right to use plagiarism detection and AI content analysis tools to verify authenticity.

How to win:

Send us your response following the guidelines above. Our team will pick the best essay and will notify the winner via email on May 20, 2025. The winner should respond in 7 days, otherwise, another winner will be selected.

2025 PotomacBeads Scholarship Winner: Whitney Akinbami

We are proud to announce Whitney Akinbami as the recipient of the 2025 PotomacBeads Scholarship. A dedicated student at Kennesaw State University, Whitney is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology. Her passion lies at the intersection of healthcare and technology, where she aims to make a meaningful impact through both clinical care and innovative platforms. Beyond her academic pursuits, Whitney is a creative force—engaging in content creation, fashion, and mentoring future healthcare professionals through her inspiring YouTube channel.