Scholarship Undergraduate

Bright Legacy

Harvard University

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
231
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter of consideration for the scholarship, certified genealogy report
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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Description

The Bright Legacy award is restricted to descendants of Henry Bright, Jr. and Anne Goldstone of Watertown, Massachusetts, who bear the surname Bright. Applicants to Harvard College may apply for consideration directly to the Committee on General Scholarships by submitting a letter requesting consideration for the scholarship, including their Harvard College class, a summary of the genealogy that qualifies the applicant, and address, telephone, and email contact information. The letter must be accompanied by a certified genealogy report demonstrating eligibility, as well as a birth certificate. Applicants to Harvard College who may be eligible for ancestry-based funds managed by CGS are strongly encouraged to contact CGS to discuss their cases prior to application.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Massachusetts

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of consideration for the scholarship, certified genealogy report
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis