The United Way Winnipeg Youth Leaders in Action (YLIA) Scholarship is overseen by the Youth United Council and celebrates the contributions of young community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of others. Four YLIA scholarships of $500 are granted each year to students in Winnipeg. Recipients will be students under 24 years of age who are connected with United Way Winnipeg-funded organization as participants, volunteers, or staff members, have demonstrated leadership and a need for financial support.
AWARD CRITERIA
CONNECTION WITH A UNITED WAY WINNIPEG-FUNDED ORGANIZATION
Awards are granted to
students who have participated, volunteered, or worked with a Winnipeg-based United
Way Winnipeg agency partner.
Please visit Community Investment Guide 2021 to view an agency partner list.
ACADEMIC POTENTIAL
Awards are given to full- or part-time students who have been
accepted to or are attending a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the current
academic year and can demonstrate a commitment to their education.
DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP
The Selection Committee will look for situations where
students have challenged themselves to influence others and address local community
issues that are important to them.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Recipients will demonstrate genuine commitment and
connection at a neighbourhood level.
FINANCIAL NEED
The Selection Committee will make it a priority to select recipients who have demonstrated a
need for financial support.
CLICK HERE FOR THE Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 4, 2022
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