Eligibility:

  • Open to high school and college students of Bulgarian descent or citizenship
  • A clear plan or history of activities that aim to promote or preserve Bulgarian heritage, locally or internationally

In their response to the prompts the applicants should:

  • Share their personal connection to Bulgaria
  • Describe the ways they celebrate and preserve Bulgarian culture
  • Present their ideas or ongoing projects that contribute to broader cultural awareness

We are looking for young cultural ambassadors—those who carry Bulgaria in their hearts and express it through their actions. Whether you are organizing folk dance workshops, running a social media page about Bulgarian history, writing poetry in Bulgarian, or volunteering in your local Bulgarian community—your dedication can help inspire others to connect with our heritage.

Through this scholarship, we aim to support individuals who see themselves as bridges between Bulgaria and the world—those who understand that identity is not only inherited but actively shaped. By sharing your passion and taking initiative, you become a storyteller of our nation—keeping our cultural flame alive and helping others see the beauty of Bulgaria through your eyes.

College Scholarship

  • Amount – $1000
  • Eligibility: High school senior or college student of Bulgarian descent
  • Application Requirements:
    • A 100-word response to “Каква е връзката ми с България?”  (Имате ли родител, който е българин; изучавате ли или говорите български език;  живели ли сте ли България)
    • A 500-word response in Bulgarian to the prompt:
       „Как смятам да поддържам българските си корени живи докато съм студент?“
    • Current transcript (official or unofficial)

High School Scholarship

  • Amount: $500
  • Eligibility: High school student of Bulgarian descent
  • Application Requirements:
    • A 100-word response to “Каква е връзката ми с България?” (Имате ли родител, който е българин; изучавате или говорите български език,  живели ли сте ли България и т.н.)
    • A 350-word response in Bulgarian to the prompt: „Какво е за мен България?“
    • Current transcript (official or unofficial)

Please submit your application by December 15th, 2025 as one PDF file to