More than 6,000 youth ages 13 to 18 have participated in the Foundation's leadership training workshops and conferences.
You can't lead the people unless you love the people.
You can't save the people unless you serve the people.
What is the Smiley Scholars Program?The Tavis Smiley Foundation is accepting applications from Youth to Leaders alumni for the 2011 Smiley Scholars program. If you have participated in any of our programs, have graduated high school and are now in your freshman year of college, you may be eligible to apply. We will award 15 scholarships of $5,000 each. The deadline is September 30, 2011. Awards will be announced in November 2011.
This year Smiley Scholars will award 15 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Applications must be received by September 30, 2011. Winners will be announced in November.
SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS
The 2011 Smiley Scholars program includes partnerships with the Anheuser-Busch Better World Scholars program and the United Health Foundation. You can only apply for one opportunity.
United Health Foundation
If you are majoring in a field that will lead to a career in the healthcare industry (medical doctor, dentist, psychologist, etc.) you should apply for the United Health Foundation scholarship. You must include an essay that details why you’ve chosen this field and how you plan to give back to the community in this career. For example, some past recipients have shared plans to open family care clinics or open a practice in their communities.
Anheuser-Busch Better World Scholars
You can major in any field and be eligible for this scholarship opportunity. You do not need to submit an additional essay.
*Since the scholarships will be awarded in the fall, we expect that the high school seniors have graduated and are now enrolled in their first semester of college.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are available on the Tavis Smiley Foundation website at www.youthtoleaders.org. Students should download the application and submit in one envelope the following information:
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
The application deadline is September 30. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The Tavis Smiley Foundation is not responsible for lost or stolen mail. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications missing any of these materials will not be considered. Letters of recommendation that arrive separately must be received by the deadline.
WHAT IF I STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
For questions, call 323-290-1888 or send an email to y2l@tavistalks.com with Smiley Scholars in the subject line.
Empowering today's youth for tomorrow
The application deadline is postmarked Sept. 30 annually. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The Tavis Smiley Foundation is not responsible for lost or stolen mail. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications missing any of these materials will not be considered. Letters of recommendation that arrive separately will not be accepted.
For questions, call 323-290-1888 or send an email to y2l@tavistalks.com with Smiley Scholars in the subject line.
