Youth Foundation
GRANT GUIDELINES
Who Should Apply:
High school seniors, who are United States citizens, seeking higher education at accredited four-year United States colleges or universities. Applicants must show a 3.5+ or better grade average and should document financial need.
In addition, the Foundation strongly encourages extra-curricular and community activities on the part of its applicants.
When to Apply:
September 1st to December 1st (letter must be postmarked by December 1st) to receive a Request for Application Form. IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline date is subject to an earlier cut-off date without notice dependent upon the number of requests received.
How and Where to Obtain A "Request for Application Form":
Send a brief request letter with an enclosed Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to Youth Foundation, 36 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 to obtain a Request for Application Form.
After receiving the Form, fill it out and staple to a letter of recommendation on official letterhead written by a teacher, advisor, principal, or coach. Enclose a SASE, and mail the three items to Youth Foundation by January 15, 2010 to ensure receipt of the application materials.
NOTE: The application will not be mailed without a SASE enclosure.