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2026 Future Leader Award Application

The Future Leader Award honors one outstanding female high school senior from the St. Louis region who is committed to creating positive change in her school or community. The selected student will:

  • Receive a $1,500 scholarship to support her educational goals.

  • Be recognized as the Future Leader at YWCA Metro St. Louis’ Leader Lunch 46 on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

  • Join a powerful network of women leaders who are making a difference across the region.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a female high school senior during the 2026–2027 school year.

  • Live in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

  • Demonstrate leadership in addressing a social issue in school or the community.

  • Be available to attend Leader Lunch 46 on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

 

Student Name(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Please upload a resume with details on the activities, sports, clubs, etc. you may have been involved with.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
What are your plans after high school? Please share whether you plan to attend college (and your intended major), enroll in a trade or technical program, enlist in the military, or pursue another path.
Paste your submission below or attach a file in the next field. In approximately 500 words, please respond: At YWCA, we know and support the important role young women play in our future. In the past several years, we have seen an increasing number of students bring attention to issues that affect their lives as teens. Tell us about a social issue or concern in your school or community that you have observed or experienced that has not been addressed. How would you address it? Think in terms of your leadership skills. Would you have to organize a team? If so, who would be on it? How would you (and your team) make a difference and become transformative leaders. Please include resources and community citizens and/or organizations that you feel should be a part of this effort. List changes, if any, that you feel would be necessary for this project to be transformative or make a difference. This must be an issue that you feel impacts young women your age.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please submit a high-resolution photo of yourself, such as a senior photo or headshot.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity?

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