Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Young Heroes Project
About
A $10,000 award for young people ages 8–18 in the U.S. or Canada who have organized and led an extraordinary service project benefiting people or the planet. Funds can go toward higher education or the service project; applications are a two-step pre-application and full application.
celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment.
Who can apply
Ages 8–18 (not yet 19) on April 15
“Applicant must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19) on our annual application deadline of April 15.”
Live in the 50 states, D.C. or Canada (not U.S. territories)
“Applicant must be currently residing in the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, or Canada. Residents of U.S. territories are not eligible to apply”
Permanent legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with an SSN/tax ID
“Applicant must be a permanent, legal resident of the U.S. or Canada with a social security number or valid tax i.d. number.”
Organized and led an extraordinary service activity, active within the past 12 months
“Applicant has organized and led an extraordinary service activity that is clearly benefitting other people or the planet.”
Service work must be initiated primarily by the applicant (not a school/work assignment)
“The service activity must have been initiated primarily by the applicant and cannot have been done solely to complete an assignment for school or work.”