Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: high-school, middle-school
Renewable: No

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About

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from across North America. Winners receive $10,000 to support their higher education or their service project.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Canada
  • GPA: Any
  • Young people (ages 8-18) who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, or the environment. Emphasis on extraordinary leadership and service.

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Essays
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • Supporting media (photos/videos)

Timeline

Applications open in November. Deadline April 15. Winners announced in September.

Tips

Focus on the tangible impact of your work. Provide compelling stories and evidence (photos, videos, testimonials) of how your leadership and service have created positive change.