Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year

Youth of the Year is the top honor Boys & Girls Clubs of America gives a Club member, recognizing leadership, academic achievement, community service, and healthy living. Members ages 14 to 18 advance through local, state, and regional competitions; five regional winners and a national military youth winner advance to the National Youth of the Year Celebration each fall. The National Youth of the Year receives a $50,000 scholarship, the five regional winners each receive $20,000, and state winners each receive $2,500.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be an active Boys & Girls Club member, ages 14-18.

Applying

$2,500 for state winners; $20,000 for each of five regional winners; $50,000 for the National Youth of the Year.