An enlightening experience...

"The Bezos Scholars Program is an exceptional opportunity to expand your horizons and to get involved in world issues."
- 2007 Student Scholar

"This program will change your view of the world around you!"
- 2007 Student Scholar

"The Bezos Scholars Program was not just a mind expanding experience - it was a mind exploding experience!"  
- 2007 Educator Scholar

"The Aspen Ideas Festival and the Bezos Scholars Program will make a positive impact on the future of our nation."
- 2007 Educator Scholar

Advice to future Bezos Student Scholars…

"Pay attention to each other. We all had different stories, sometimes painful ones, and hearing each other open up made all the difference."
– Tyler Firth, 2006 Student Scholar

"Grasp this experience with both mind and hand. Meaning, when you experience this fantastic opportunity, remember and think about the ideas discussed. As for hands, take back those ideas to your community so that others can have new horizons and insights as well."
- Kierah Calcote, 2006 Student Scholar

"I urge future Bezos Scholars to take what is being taught and apply it to your own school so that you can make a change, not just uphold the status quo. Don’t be alone in doing this either. Make friends, ask people questions and don’t be afraid to speak your mind."
– Sa’Kierah Hudson, 2006 Student Scholar

What we learned...

"... that one person can make a difference and create change."

"... what my peers from around the country think about national and world issues."

"... that together, knowledge and action are powerful."

"... to become better community members."

"... to become more cognizant of the plight of others and the diversity of ideas."

"... beautiful scenery inspires clear thinking."