How much funding does YLS Textbook Scholarship provide?

YLS Textbook Scholarship provides $4,000 ($1,000 per year) in funding.

When is the deadline for YLS Textbook Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eligible applicants: High school senior attending a Stark County school district; First member of their family to pursue a four-year college degree.

YLS Textbook Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$4,000 ($1,000 per year)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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

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Minimum GPA: 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent demonstration of proficiency on all required state standards)

Funder: United Way of Greater Stark County's Young Leaders Society (YLS)

Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio

Focus Area: Education - College textbook costs

Purpose: To help ease the stress of paying for college textbooks, which are typically not covered by other scholarships.

High school senior attending a Stark County school district
First member of their family to pursue a four-year college degree
Minimum GPA: 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent demonstration of proficiency on all required state standards)

Contact Information:

Visit www.uwstark.org/book-scholarship
Submit the following required materials:
- Completed application form
- Personal reference letter
- Official high school transcript

Timeline: Application deadline was Friday, March 6, 2020 (historical deadline - current deadline unknown). Recipients announced by mid-April.

Note: The page content is from 2020, so current deadlines should be confirmed by visiting the application portal.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Canton, OH; Alliance, OH; Massillon, OH.
56% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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