Each year, we award four scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – Awards will be given to full or part-time students who have been accepted to or are attending a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the 2012-2013 academic year and are able to demonstrate a commitment to their education.

Demonstrated leadership – The selection committee will look for situations where students have challenged themselves in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to them.

Community involvement – Recipients will be able to demonstrate genuine commitment and connection at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way-funded organization – Awards will be granted to students who have participated, volunteered, or worked with a United Way agency partner.

Click here to view the agency partner guide.

Financial need – The selection committee will make it a priority to select recipients who have
demonstrated a need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2011 YLIA scholarship recipients.

You can download the application material for the 2012 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth United Manager at 924-4265.

2012 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms

Bemnet Hailegiorgis sought out the resources provided by Pregnancy and Family Support Services after arriving in Canada from Ethopia. As a regular client, Bemnet realized she wanted to pursue a career at the agency. She began volunteering in 2008 in a number of departments and took on a position as a part-time sub in the day care shortly after. Currently, Bemnet is a full time employee working towards a degree in International Development Studies at the University of Winnipeg.

Sabrina Ferreira started off participating in the West Central Community Program when she was in elementary school. Once she reached grade 7, Sabrina asked to become a junior volunteer. She continued to volunteer until she was 18, at which point she was hired into a part-time position. Sabrina is a student at the University of Winnipeg, hoping to earn an Education degree.

Josef Bader found support and guidance within the programs of Rose & Max Rady Jewish community Centre when he moved to Winnipeg from Brazil. Once he felt established in his new home, Josef wanted to help others in the community in a similar capacity. Josef has volunteered with the centre in a wide range of programs including the day care, the after school program and in the library. Josef is a student at the University of Manitoba, hoping to apply for Medicine after completing his undergraduate degree.

Seneca Chartrand has been a program participant and volunteer with the Rainbow Resource Centre for the past year. She speaks at community events and is a leader in the youth programs. In the future, Seneca plans to become a youth drop-in leader when the centre is able to establish a weekend program. Seneca will be graduating high school in June of this year and has applied to the Creative Communications program at Red River College.

Samantha Kornelsen has worked full-time for Mediation Services for 20 months. She is the Training Administrator for the Resolution Skills Centre. She has begun to coordinate all the marketing initiatives that take place in the organization ensuring resources are available for participants. Samantha also supports individuals with disabilities through St. Amant Centre. She plans to continue her education in the Marketing and Public Relations diploma program at the University of Winnipeg.

This year’s recipients have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to the city by volunteering, participating and working at various United Way agency partners. Congratulations to Bemnet, Sabrina, Josef, Seneca and Samantha! Your contributions are so valuable.

To learn more about the agencies these young leaders are involved with, click on the links below:

Pregnancy and Family Support Services
West Central Community Program
Rose & Max Rady Jewish Community Centre
Rainbow Resource Centre
Mediation Services

For more information about the Youth Leaders in Action scholarship, click here. Applications for the 2012 awards will be available in the fall.

In 2011 , we will award five scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – you will be attending a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the 2011-2012 academic year and are able to demonstrate a commitment to your education.

Demonstrated leadership – you have challenged yourself in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to you.

Community involvement – you are committed and connected to your community at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way partner organization – you participate, volunteer or work at a United Way partner agency. (You can find the complete list of United Way partner agencies here.)

Financial need – you are able to demonstrate your need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2009 YLIA scholarship recipients

You can download the application material for the 2011 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth Relations Manager at 924-4265.

2011 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms

Hope Akello has been involved with the Victor Mager Boys & Girls Club since she was 6 years old. At 14, Hope became a volunteer at the centre because she wants to ensure the next generation has the same opportunities she had as a child. Hope is also a representative for the agency’s Youth Council.

Samantha Buzza began volunteering at the Elmwood Kildonan YMCA-YWCA 5 years ago. She has recently been hired into a staff position, but continues to volunteer in various youth programs. Samantha plans to become a teacher, believing this will allow her to continue to give back to the community.

Tripti Prasad has been a member of Girl Guides for many years, stepping into the role of a Junior Leader 2 and a half years ago. In this role, Tripti is developing leadership skills in other young females while supporting the importance of community leadership.

Stephen Klatt has held a number of positions at the West Portage and Downtown YMCA-YWCA over the past 4 years. Through his employment and volunteer commitments, Stephen hopes to foster others to become successful students, athletes and leaders.

This year’s recipients have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to the city by volunteering, participating and working at various United Way agency partners. Congratulations to Hope, Samantha, Tripti and Stephen! Your contributions are so valuable.

To learn more about the programs these young leaders are involved with, click on the links below:

Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg – Victor Mager
Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Girl Guides of Canada
West Portage YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg

For more information about the Youth Leaders in Action scholarship, click here. Applications for the 2011 awards will be available in the fall.

Each year, we award four scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – you are attending (or will be attending) a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg and are able to demonstrate a commitment to your education.

Demonstrated leadership – you have challenged yourself in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to you.

Community involvement – you are committed and connected to your community at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way partner organization – you participate, volunteer or work at a United Way partner agency. (You can find the complete list of United Way partner agencies here.)

Financial need – you are able to demonstrate your need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2009 YLIA scholarship recipients.

You can download the application material for the 2010 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth Relations Manager at 477-5360.

2010 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms

Each year, we award four scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – you are attending (or will be attending) a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg and are able to demonstrate a commitment to your education.

Demonstrated leadership – you have challenged yourself in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to you.

Community involvement – you are committed and connected to your community at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way partner organization – you participate, volunteer or work at a United Way partner agency. (You can find the complete list of United Way partner agencies here.)

Financial need – you are able to demonstrate your need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2009 YLIA scholarship recipients.

You can download the application material for the 2010 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth Relations Manager at 477-5360.

2010 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms