Requirements

• Applicant must submit a 500-750-word concept paper/video about their vision
  of social justice and a project they initiated or participated in that brought about
  fundamental change for a specific population or neighborhood. Elaborate on
  why youth are important as change agents.
• A letter is required from an adult associated with the program or project who
  can confirm the applicant’s involvement and their impact.
• The application package can also include photos, news clippings, etc., that document the project.

Possible Ways to Utilize the Monetary Award

• Special project or campaign
  The selected recipient can apply the monetary award to a special project that the applicant will undertake to address a problem. A project overview must be included. This could be a community campaign, a video about an issue, etc.
• Towards tuition or other expenses The monetary award will be made directly to the institution that the applicant is already enrolled in or will enroll in the
  next academic semester. This could be a vocational school, university, etc.
• The selected recipient can use the monetary award to attend a leadership development or organizing training, enhancing their effectiveness as a change agent. The award will be paid directly to the training organization and must be used within one year.

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. The application must be mailed to PO Box 5277, St. Louis, MO 63115, or emailed to ycpd.stl@gmail.com.