For Graduates
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Scholarships
The National Guard Youth Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist graduates of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Programs who plan to continue education in college, vocational school programs, or career training.
Scholarships are offered at four and two year increments for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. Four and two year scholarships will be awarded by region. Every cycle, each region will be awarded one, $5,000 scholarship renewable for four years to an individual attending a four-year program and one, $3,000 scholarship renewable for two years to an individual attending a two-year degree program.
If you graduated from your Youth ChalleNGe Program less than 18 months ago, you are eligible to apply for the latest scholarship from the Foundation. Applications must be submitted to the program director of the Youth ChalleNGe Program from which you graduated. Scholarships will be awarded twice a year.
The letter of reference should be submitted by your mentor. If you are beyond six months post-residential and unable to obtain a letter from your mentor, a letter of reference from a college professor, employer, or ChalleNGe staff member may be acceptable. Letters of reference from friends or family members will not be accepted.
The scholarship application form can be downloaded here. It is due November 1, 2011.
*Please note, as of September 21, changes have been made to the application form.*
Career Development Program
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." ~Theodore Roosevelt
The National Guard Youth Foundation is proud to introduce the Career Development Program (CDP). The CDP aims to match motivated ChalleNGe graduates in need of career placement with companies that offer meaningful career opportunities.
Sign up for the CDP monthly e-newsletter for ChalleNGe graduates and get updates on:
- Tips on finding a job, interview skills, etc.
- Company and Hot Job profiles
- Alumni Interviews
- Career development questions and advice
- Workforce development and training programs
- Article recommendations
Employment Criteria:
Entry-level position (temporary, seasonal) appropriate to high school/GED education.
Compensation based on entry level wages typical of the employer.
The possibility for retention based upon performance is ideal, but not essential. The job experience itself is a great opportunity on which a graduate can build.
Benefits for your organization to participate in the CDP:
- Brands your organization as a community leader
- Demonstrates corporate responsibility to reducing the high school dropout rate and supporting youth as they enter the workforce
- If your company is interested in creating an employment opportunity for a NGYCP graduate or if you are a NGYCP graduate, please contact us for more information:
Career Development Program Director
703.684.5437
This program is made possible by generous support from Anita Antenucci and Houlihan Lokey.
