About the Y-Scholars General Scholarship
All recent Y-Scholars graduates, class of 2019, can apply to this one time $150 scholarship.  Applicants must write a well-written essay. There are two spots for this scholarship. 

Eligibility
A recent graduate of the program, Y-Scholars Class of 2019.

Requirements
Write a minimum 300-word essay.

Applicants only need to pick one of these two scholarship prompts:
Option 1: What is one skill you have developed at Y-Scholars? (ex. Communication, time management, teamwork, etc.) How did you learn and develop this skill? 

Option 2: What is one memorable moment where you received support at Y-Scholars?

Evaluation process (what we're looking for)
Essay will be evaluated as follows:
1. Has correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar
2. Has smooth transitions
3. Has a clear thesis
4. Is not repetitive
5. The ideas “flow” in a logical way
6. Addresses the prompt

Important Dates
Application Opens: Monday, May 13
Application Deadline: Friday, May 31
Decisions will be made by June 7
Submission
Go to http://www.yscholars.org/generalscholarship.html
Scroll down the webpage
​Upload your response in PDF format by Friday, May 31

Y-Scholars Scholarship application for Class of 2019 is now closed!