2023-2024 Youth of the Month Application Information
Youth of the Year Scholarship to Local Oklahoma City Metro Students:
Each Year the Exchange Club of Oklahoma City gives 4 Youth of the Month Awards and One $2000 Youth of the Year Scholarship to local Students. The Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement. Selection of the Youth of the Year is simply made from the club's Youth of the Month recipients for that school year. There are 4 monthly recipients and 1 of those monthly recipients is chosen to receive the club's Youth of the Year Award which includes a luncheon and a $2,000 cash scholarship. The Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient is then advanced to the district competition for a chance at an additional $1000 scholarship. The district winner will then has an opportunity to vie for the prestigious National Youth of the Year Award with a $15,000 scholarship!
The 2023-24 National Youth of the Year theme: “How has the increasing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion positively impacted American youth?"
To apply for the YOM Award and Scholarship, each candidate should submit the application provided below via e-mail to okcexchange@gmail.com or by mail to:
Exchange Club of Oklahoma City
ATTN: YOM Award Committee
17316 N May Ave Suite A
Edmond, OK 73012
YOUTH OF THE MONTH APPLICATION IS IN PDF FORMAT BELOW:
Youth of the Year Scholarship to Local Oklahoma City Metro Students:
Each Year the Exchange Club of Oklahoma City gives 4 Youth of the Month Awards and One $2000 Youth of the Year Scholarship to local Students. The Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement. Selection of the Youth of the Year is simply made from the club's Youth of the Month recipients for that school year. There are 4 monthly recipients and 1 of those monthly recipients is chosen to receive the club's Youth of the Year Award which includes a luncheon and a $2,000 cash scholarship. The Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient is then advanced to the district competition for a chance at an additional $1000 scholarship. The district winner will then has an opportunity to vie for the prestigious National Youth of the Year Award with a $15,000 scholarship!
The 2023-24 National Youth of the Year theme: “How has the increasing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion positively impacted American youth?"
To apply for the YOM Award and Scholarship, each candidate should submit the application provided below via e-mail to okcexchange@gmail.com or by mail to:
Exchange Club of Oklahoma City
ATTN: YOM Award Committee
17316 N May Ave Suite A
Edmond, OK 73012
YOUTH OF THE MONTH APPLICATION IS IN PDF FORMAT BELOW:
| 2024_youth_of_the_month_entry_form.pdf |
2023-2024 Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Application Information
Each Year the Exchange Club of Oklahoma City awards one $2000 A.C.E. Scholarship to Local Students:
A.C.E. stands for Accepting the Challenge of Excellence. This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation. Each year, 4 monthly certificates are awarded culminating in one winner of the $2000 cash scholarship. The winner will be advanced to the district competition to vie for an additional $1000 scholarship. Winners at the district level will have the opportunity to compete for the National A.C.E. Award and a $15,000 scholarship!
Eligible candidates will have overcome difficulties such as physical or language barriers, child abuse, delinquency or substance abuse to get back on track toward a high school diploma. The candidate will graduate from high school this year OR complete GED classes by the age of 19.
Note: It is beneficial for counselors to submit information about the candidate as well, including accomplishments, family activities, church activities and/or academic records.
The application for the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence cash scholarship is located below. If you are unable to download, email okcexchange@gmail.com to request one.
To apply for the ACE Scholarship, each candidate should submit the application provided below via e-mail to okcexchange@gmail.com or by mail to:
Exchange Club of Oklahoma City
ATTN: ACE Award Committee
17316 N May Ave Suite A
Edmond OK 73012
A.C.E. AWARD APPLICATION IS IN PDF FORMAT BELOW:
| 2024_accepting_the_challenge.._entry_form.pdf |
