Griffin Furlong was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1996. After losing his mother to cancer, he and his family endured years of homelessness before eventually rebuilding their lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Despite these challenges, Griffin graduated as valedictorian of First Coast High School in 2014. His story, dubbed the "Homeless Valedictorian," went viral, gaining attention from major news outlets worldwide and inspiring audiences.

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Motivated to share the lessons he learned through perseverance, Griffin published his book, Boundless: Choosing a Mindset for Lifelong Growth, in 2022, offering a roadmap for overcoming challenges.

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Today, Griffin is a licensed professional civil engineer who uses his platforms on YouTube and TikTok to empower students and young professionals. Through his work and proceeds from the Boundless Scholarship Fund, he continues to make education accessible for low-income students, ensuring others can achieve their dreams no matter the obstacles.

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ABC News Story (2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5iEhd-hW_k&t=15s

 

NBC Nightly News (2014): https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/power-ambition-homeless-valedictorian-attend-fsu-n122881

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Boundless Scholarship Fund: https://bold.org/funds/boundless-scholarship-fund/