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Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Program

Award Amount
$37,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Rifle Association Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. In 2019, Four winners were awarded.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must be a high school sophomore or junior at time of application.
  3. Must have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Must attend an accredited high school or the equivalent in the United States.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for students currently attending a U.S. high school. Applicants must currently be in their sophomore or junior year and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Program are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letters (3)
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: The Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) is a seven-day, expense-paid educational experience in Washington, D.C. Selected applicants will compete for college scholarship awards. Participants are judged based on their initial application, on-site debates and participation during the week. Further details on the summit are available at www.nrafoundation.org/yes/ .

Award Amount: The dollar amounts vary. In 2019, a total of $37,500 was awarded in scholarships amongst four winners.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $37,500.

About National Rifle Association Foundation:
Contact Information: Abigail Klein ,Field Operations Division
Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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