Young Achievers Award
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Young Achievers Award
Purpose: Recognition program created by the International Leadership Network to honor students who exhibit dedication for learning and involvement in their community.
Geographic Scope: Loudon County and Lenoir City School Systems, Tennessee
Eligibility:
Selection Process:
1. One student nominated from each homeroom by teacher (becomes Classroom Winner)
2. Parents complete biographical application
3. Committee of 4 board members and executive director read applications
4. Five students selected from each grade-level group:
- Grades 1-2
- Grades 3-4
- Grades 5-6
- Grades 7-8
- Total: 20 Grade-level Winners
5. Grade-level Winners interview with YA committee
6. One Finalist selected from each grade-level (4 finalists total)
7. Finalists announced at Excellence in Education Celebration
8. Finalist names submitted to International Leadership Network to compete with finalists from other states and countries
Recognition:
Key Information:
Contact: (865) 458-8749 or contact@lceftn.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Homeroom teachers nominate one student based on criteria outlined in the application
2. Parents receive biographical application to complete
3. Both documents returned to the Foundation by requested deadline
4. Selected Classroom Winners are invited to interview with YA committee
5. Finalists announced at Excellence in Education Celebration event
What Loudon County Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $34K
- Median grant
- $17K
- Range
- $6,874–$27K
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Lenoir City, TN.
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