Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

April 24, 2026

16 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

YMCA Teen Leadership Award

Amount: $1,000 scholarship

Geographic Scope: Rockford community, Illinois

Eligibility:

  • Young individual (any gender)

  • Ages 16 to 19

  • Exemplifies leadership within the Rockford community

  • Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in one or more extracurricular activities OR take an active role in improving the overall health of their community
  • Focus Areas:

  • Youth development

  • College and career readiness

  • Leadership development

  • Community engagement
  • Background:
    This award recognizes youth who exemplify leadership in the Rockford community. Youth development is an area of focus for the Y, with a strong emphasis on college and career readiness.

    Contact:
    Email: yscholarship@rockriverymca.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Eligibility Requirements:
    - Young individual between ages 16-19
    - Reside in Rockford community
    - Exemplify leadership
    - Actively participate in extracurricular activities or community improvement initiatives

    2. How to Apply:
    - Submit application online via "APPLY HERE" link

    3. Timeline:
    - Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
    - Winners announcement: Week of May 11, 2026

    4. Questions:
    - Contact: yscholarship@rockriverymca.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-leadershipyouth-programscollege-prep

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