Bolden began researching universities and colleges that sparked an interest in applying to. She spoke with Good Morning America about her lack of confidence in receiving the amount she did. Bolden also spent her time outside of school studies with the high school marching band, as a member of the speech and debate club, and as a student government member.

“Once school started, I just decided to go ahead and knock it out and start applying to a bunch of schools,” Bolden said. “I didn’t think that I would get to this point of $1.4 million in scholarships, but I’m very grateful that I am, and I’m very grateful that I have the opportunity to get this far.”

Dana Bolden

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