The Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories:

• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Community Service
• Education
• Engineering
• Green Sustainability
• Healthcare & Science
• Media & Entertainment
• Public Service & Social Justice
• Technology

Recipients selected in each of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories will receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or community service effort that tackles a social issue.

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
• Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

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