BAYWILL SCHOLARSHIPS
At Baywill, our mission is to empower students in their journey to achieve their academic and personal goals, and to create a community of supportive like minded individuals.
With this vision in mind, we are excited to help support students in making their dreams a reality. Share your story with us for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship!
Application Deadline July 1, 2023
Requirements:
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Must be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in high school or in junior college.
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Must have dreams.
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Must be working to make your dreams a reality.
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Fill and submit scholarship application at link below: https://forms.gle/F7wjkAVKELJe6mUp6
2023 Baywill Dream Scholarship Winner
Nidhi Padakanti
Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia
Eco-Innovator Changing the Game in Hospitality
The Baywill Dream Scholarship is more than a financial grant; it's a beacon of hope for students daring to transform their passions into tangible change. This year, it illuminates the path for a visionary entrepreneur — Nidhi Padakanti. Nidhi’s blend of hospitality with environmentalism represents the pioneering spirit the scholarship seeks to foster.
Meet the Winner
Nidhi, a driven student who graduated from Chantilly High School in Virginia, carries a unique aspiration—melding the world of hospitality with sustainability. Her dream crystallized from her awareness of the hospitality industry's environmental footprint and her resolve to redefine its future. By integrating green practices into this sector, Nidhi is crafting a new narrative for how hotels interact with the environment.
Pursuing the Dream
Nidhi’s pursuit is marked by proactive steps toward innovation and leadership. With GreenBox, her startup, she not only placed first in a business plan competition but also secured an impactful internship at SandP hotels. There, she didn't just observe—she enacted change by spearheading energy-saving measures, exemplified by her successful LED lighting proposal at a Marriott property.
Impact and Future Vision
Nidhi’s work transcends the local community, targeting global sustainability through hospitality. Her internship experiences and business acumen have already started reducing carbon emissions. As she aspires to study abroad, Nidhi seeks to absorb international practices and broaden her influence, aiming to be a catalyst for eco-friendly industry standards.
Nidhi Padakanti is not just a scholarship winner; she's a harbinger of a greener future in the hospitality industry. As we recognize Nidhi’s determination and ingenuity, we also celebrate the spirit of innovation that this scholarship supports. Her story is a call to action for all dreamers striving to make a world of difference.
