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Program

Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
Organization

American Immigration Council
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

The American Immigration Council’s Immigrant Youth Achievement Award program receives nominations from around the country each year and assembles a panel of judges who select one individual whose personal and professional accomplishments exemplify the positive contributions young immigrants make to our nation each and every day.
Application Website

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $1,000
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description
  • The honoree must be between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age on April 11, 2014;
  • The honoree must be an immigrant to the United States, including those who have become naturalized citizens;
  • The accomplishments of the honoree must reflect more than personal success and should have evidence of a commitment to making a positive impact in their community or the world around them;
  • The honoree must be willing and available to travel (at the American Immigration Council’s expense) to Washington, DC for the awards ceremony on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The American Immigration Council will cover the costs of travel and accommodations for the honoree, and for a parent or guardian if the honoree is a minor.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Minimum Age

14
Maximum Age

25
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Keywords
 Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
Contact

cornelas@immcouncil.org
Organization Website

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/
Organization Phone
 (202) 507-7525
Last Modified Date
 December 24, 2014