How much funding does Outstanding Youth Leaders of the Year Scholarship provide?

Outstanding Youth Leaders of the Year Scholarship provides $20,000 over four years ($5,000 yearly) in funding.

When is the deadline for Outstanding Youth Leaders of the Year Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around August.

Outstanding Youth Leaders of the Year Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected August 16, 2027.

Funding Amount

$20,000 over four years ($5,000 yearly)

Deadline

Expected ~August

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadlines typically fall in: August

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Must be actively enrolled in a mentoring program affiliated with YMC (current or former participants qualify)
Must be a junior or senior in high school
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Must intend to major in the arts or sciences

Funder: Youth Mentoring Collaborative in partnership with the Ciara Arts and Science Foundation

Award Type: Half-tuition, renewable scholarship

Award Details:

Awarded to three prospective college students
Total award: $20,000 over four years
Annual award: $5,000 yearly (renewable)
Tuition coverage: Community, public, or private college/university tuition
Geographic scope: No geographic restrictions; applicants from outside North Carolina are eligible
In/out-of-state: Covers both in-state and out-of-state tuition with no limits

Must be actively enrolled in a mentoring program affiliated with YMC (current or former participants qualify)
Must be a junior or senior in high school
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Must intend to major in the arts or sciences
Must submit a completed online application

Each recipient will be honored at Youth Mentoring Collaborative's Carolinas Youth Mentoring Symposium

Check eligibility: Confirm you meet all requirements (active in YMC-affiliated mentoring program, junior/senior in high school, 3.0+ GPA, intend to major in arts or sciences)
Complete the online application: Submit via the application portal
Wait for finalist notification: Finalists will be contacted for interviews
Participate in finalist interviews (if selected)
Await recipient selection announcement