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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$10,000

Application Deadline:

15/04/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is an annual award program that recognizes and celebrates inspiring young people aged 8 to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities and the environment. The award was established by author T.A. Barron in honor of his mother, Gloria Barron, who devoted her life to helping others.

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards up to 25 prizes of $10,000 each to eligible young people who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their community through a specific project or service. Projects maGloria Barron Prize for Young Heroesy focus on a range of issues, including environmental sustainability, health and wellness, education, and community building. Applicants must be nominated by an adult who is not a family member, and must submit a detailed application that includes information about their project and its impact.

Eligibility Criteria For Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

The eligibility criteria for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes are as follows:

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 18 years old at the time of nomination.
  • Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
  • Applicants must have initiated and led a service project that has made a significant positive impact on people, animals, or the environment.
  • Applicants must have demonstrated courage, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference through their service project.
  • Applicants must be nominated by an adult who is not a family member, such as a teacher, counselor, or community leader.
  • Nominees may be individuals or groups of up to four young people who have worked collaboratively on a service project.

It is important to note that the service project should be ongoing, and not a one-time event or fundraiser. The project should be innovative, replicable, and have the potential for sustainable growth. The project should also have been initiated and led primarily by young people, and not by adults.

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