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The Dreams for Youth Scholarship Program makes awards in three areas:
Academic: to assist with costs associated with educational goals at a college, university, private or vocational school. Applicants must be between 7th to 12th grade and demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Range from $500 to $5,000.
Enrichment: to assist with costs associated with activities that enrich the mind, body and spirit. Examples may include music, singing, dance, or art lessons; driver's education; sports training; specialized summer camps etc. Funds may be used for enrollment fees or related equipment. Applicants must be between 7th to 12th grade and demonstrate financial need and a commtment to community service. Range from $100 to $2,500.
Community Service: awarded to a youth serving nonprofit agency or school mentoring a group of youth from 7th to 12th grade on a distinct service project. Examples may include beautification of a nursing home, yard work at a community center etc. Range from $500 to $5,000
For full program details and criteria, please download both the brochure and application.
DREAMS for Youth Scholarship Brochure
DREAMS for Youth Scholarship Application
Since its inception in 2002, United Way of Long Island has awarded a total of 134 scholarships and/or grants totaling $388,650. The DREAMS for Youth Advisory Board, comprised of seventh to 12th grade students, works under the guidance of United Way staff to make award decisions.
For more information on becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Board or regarding the scholarship process, contact Kristine Donnelly-Schoen, senior vice president of community impact, at kdonnelly-schoen@unitedwayli.org or 631.940.3706.
Very special thanks to Dreams R Us Foundation for supporting this initative. United Way and the Nassau County Youth Board, ACT FOR YOUTH initiative have partnered to market funding opportunities that support Community Service Learning Projects in order to promote positive youth development throughout the Long Island region.
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