The Spirit of Youth Scholarship provides opportunities for students across the United States to receive financial support for their education. Each state/department winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, with the potential to compete for a $5,000 national scholarship. Established in 2023-2024, this scholarship continues to recognize and reward exceptional students nationwide.
Scholarship Details
- State/department winners receive a $1,000 scholarship
- Five national winners (one per division) receive a $5,000 scholarship in lieu of the $1,000 award
- National winners are selected based on a scoring rubric by the National Education Committee
- Divisions include Central, Eastern, Northwestern, Southern, and Western
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must compete within their respective state/department
- Open to students from all 52 states/departments, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
- National winners are selected from state/department-level recipients
Application Process
- Complete and submit the application by March 1st
- Compete for the $1,000 state/department scholarship
- State/department winners automatically qualify for consideration for the $5,000 national scholarship
The Spirit of Youth Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity to receive financial assistance for your education. If you are passionate about your future and meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply before the March 1st deadline.