Best Scouting Organization Grants in Virgin Islands

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) aims to allocate $9 million through three cooperative agreements to enhance child welfare and online safety globally. This initiative, aligned with First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Coalition, seeks to improve access to quality education for at-risk youth, provide safe apprenticeship opportunities, and develop online safety protocols while engaging local governments and private sectors to combat child labor and exploitation.

Youth organizations, schools, and youth-led groups in the Virgin Islands can receive US $1,000 We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants to run youth-led community service projects. Youth Service America funds projects held around September 11, 2026, that honor 9/11 victims and engage at least 100 youth volunteers, including those not usually asked to serve.

With a mission to empower youth leadership, Youth Service America provides Virgin Islands young people with US $250 - US $500 to design and lead community service, advocacy, and philanthropy projects. Youth ages 5–25, including those in scouting organizations, can apply for Youth Service Month and Global Youth Service Day activities that engage diverse peer volunteers.

Youth development and leadership organizations in the Virgin Islands can access funding to support central Minnesota high school seniors pursuing out-of-state, four-year colleges through the Ernest Morgan Memorial Scholarship. CommunityGiving awards US $5,000 to a student leader or student athlete, which may benefit scouting groups that sponsor or recommend eligible students.

Scouting and youth-serving organizations in the Virgin Islands planning youth-led service and remembrance projects can apply for Youth Service America’s We Serve to Remember Grants. With a mission to activate young people as changemakers, Youth Service America provides US $1,000 to support 9/11 Day of Service activities engaging at least 100 youth volunteers.

Youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups in the Virgin Islands can seek up to US $40,000 to support local or national organizing, leadership, and movement-building work. With a mission to strengthen youth climate justice organizing, Climate Group provides participatory, flexible grants that may benefit scouting-related youth leadership initiatives focused on environmental justice and sustainability.

Virgin Islands youth development and leadership organizations can access funding through the Marietta Kiwanis Foundation’s Scott Chadwick Scholarship, which awards US $2,500 to emerging leaders. Graduate or undergraduate students who are Cobb County residents and active in civic, nonprofit, educational, faith-based, arts, military, or justice organizations may be eligible.

Students pursuing higher education or vocational training who graduated from Quillayute Valley or Cape Flattery school districts can receive more than US $2,000 to attend accredited colleges, universities, or career schools. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington provides this scholarship, and youth involved in leadership or scouting in the Virgin Islands may review criteria for potential alignment.

High school students in grades 9–11 who attend school in Big Sky and are at least 15 by June 1, 2025 can apply for Yellowstone Club Community Foundation’s Big Bald Dave Adventure Scholarship, which provides a summer outdoor adventure and service trip. Youth leadership, volunteerism, and passion for the outdoors are key selection criteria.

High school seniors, college students, and non-traditional students pursuing criminal justice or first responder studies can apply for CommunityGiving’s Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Scholarship, awarding US $2,000 for higher education costs. While based in Minnesota, youth leadership and public safety–focused students, including those in scouting programs, may find this opportunity relevant alongside Virgin Islands options.

Young people ages 13 to 19 in the Berkshire Taconic region can receive US $200 - US $800 to pursue summer arts enrichment, including apprenticeships, internships, or learning a new art form. Grants from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation cover tuition, art supplies, or travel and living costs, and youth leadership programs like scouting may be eligible if arts-focused.

Nonprofit organizations running youth-focused programs can apply for project support from the Eleanor & Henry Jansen Foundation, a supporting organization of Chuckanut Health Foundation. With a mission to strengthen youth development and leadership, it provides funding primarily for initiatives in Whatcom County; Virgin Islands scouting groups with relevant projects may be eligible.

Native or Indigenous youth leaders ages 14–24 in the U.S., including those in the Virgin Islands, can apply for the Aspen Institute’s Champions for Change leadership program. Participants receive experience-based learning, tailored advocacy training, and connection to the Center for Native American Youth network to strengthen youth development and leadership efforts.

Youth-serving organizations in the Virgin Islands that support high-achieving juniors at eligible U.S. public high schools can access funding for youth leadership and civic engagement projects through the Bezos Scholars Program. Grants from Bezos Family Foundation provide more than US $1,000 for student-led Community Change Projects, plus leadership development, mentoring for educators, and college advising.

Female high school seniors active in Girl Scouts and graduating from a Smith County, Texas public, private, or homeschool program can receive US $1,000 for college expenses at any U.S. institution. Grants from East Texas Communities Foundation help youth development and leadership; financial need (FAFSA), 3.0 GPA, and strong citizenship and service are required.

Nonprofit organizations running STEM education, youth development, or adult job-readiness programs in the Virgin Islands can access funding through AFL Global’s community grants. AFL Community Grants support quality STEM learning, healthy and engaged youth, and life enrichment and advancement initiatives, which may benefit scouting organizations with aligned educational or leadership programming.

Students involved in youth development and leadership activities in the Virgin Islands and beyond can receive scholarships to support college, vocational, or graduate study. Grants from Chick-fil-A help Virgin Islands youth development and leadership applicants cover tuition, fees, books, and other education-related expenses at accredited institutions, along with a year-long mentoring and leadership program.

Nonprofit organizations running youth development, evangelism, or holistic ministry projects can seek project-specific funding that may benefit scouting-related programs in the Virgin Islands and beyond. Grants from Festus and Helen Stacy Foundation help ministries worldwide with leadership development, children and youth initiatives, Christian media and technology, and efforts serving the poor, marginalized, and oppressed. Applications are accepted year-round.

Youth-led community service projects in the U.S. can receive $250 to $1,000 to cover nuts-and-bolts project costs. Grants from Karma for Cara help young people develop leadership and volunteerism; Virgin Islands scouting groups and similar youth organizations may be eligible when student leaders (18 or under) apply for local service initiatives.

Virgin Islands youth pursuing nursing or related college studies can access funding through Scranton Area Foundation by applying for the Jefferson Scholarship. Students demonstrating strong academics, leadership, community service, good citizenship, and financial need may be eligible, including those active in scouting or other youth development and leadership programs.

Graduating high school seniors active in youth leadership, athletics, and faith-based activities can access funding through the #GaryInspiredMe Scholarship for Luzerne County to support higher education. Although administered by Scranton Area Foundation, this opportunity is specifically for students from Luzerne County and may interest scouting-involved youth seeking scholarship models.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from a high school in Lackawanna County who demonstrates academic excellence, good citizenship, participation in athletics, and who is active in a faith or religious-based organization.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who is matriculating in a performing arts program, has demonstrated commitment to their art, and has demonstrated evidence of community involvement and service to others.

Who We Are

Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community

For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change. Guided by our core values of collaboration, trust, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, we work to ensure that our communities thrive with opportunities for all.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the qualities of honesty, care, trustworthiness, and personal integrity, and who is active in sports and shows an interest in working with children or the elderly.

Young Health Programme

The Young Health Programme (YHP) is a global disease prevention initiative, aiming to provide education for young people to feel empowered to make informed choices about their health and catalyse a global, youth-led advocacy movement.

The programme operates in over 40 countries and partners with more than 60 non-profit organisations, including UNICEF and Plan International. The YHP combines community programmes, research, advocacy, and the development of young leaders, with a focus on underserved communities.

Since its launch in 2010, the YHP has directly reached over 23 million young people, trained over 1 million, and engaged more than 23,000 AstraZeneca employees, who have volunteered their time with more than 140,000 hours.

The YHP aims to prevent the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory disease, by addressing five main risk factors: tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol, and air pollution. Additionally, the programme tackles climate-health impacts to build healthier communities, recognising, as projected in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, that children born after 2010 will be the first generation to enter adulthood in a world where the average temperature will reach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and are expected to experience a +2°C rise within their lifetime.1

AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026

AstraZeneca is looking for passionate, driven young leaders to join their 2026 Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship supports young advocates to create actionable change to: 

• Advance health equity – with a focus on acting early to prevent non-communicable diseases among young people, or supporting young people living with rare diseases.
• Take action on climate and nature – advocating for the mitigation of the harmful effects of climate change on the health and well-being of young people.
• Build health systems resilience – contributing to stronger health systems that prioritise earlier intervention to meet today’s needs and mitigate tomorrow’s disease burden.

Benefits

The selected Fellows will gain access to networks, funding and development opportunities, enabling them to drive a global health movement led by and for young people:

A fully-funded scholarship to attend the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (3–6 November 2026) as well as access to the One Young World Ambassador Network and the Young Health Programme (YHP) Alumni group of other young changemakers working to improve youth health.

Structured learning and development offerings to enable them to scale their impact, including both self-directed and live learning. This includes access to the One Young World Academy, an award-winning mini-MBA programme, mentorship from AstraZeneca colleagues and professional training.

Each selected Fellow will receive a grant of either USD $10,000 or USD $50,000 (if selected as the Lead2030 winner** for Sustainable Development Goal 3, for which applicants will be automatically considered) from AstraZeneca, through their non-profit organisation. Fellows are expected to use the grant to implement a project focused on either (1) advancing health equity (2) taking action on climate and nature (3) building health systems resilience.

The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.  

The Foundation has a scholarship portal with a quiz to help applicants determine scholarship eligibility. 

“Since 1976, the Community Foundation has partnered with individuals and organizations who want to support our state’s students in their pursuit of higher education,” said Heather Larkin, Community Foundation president and CEO. “These generous people provide the funding and determine the size and eligibility criteria of each scholarship, while we oversee the application and awarding process on their behalf.”  

Alexa Montez Memorial Scholarship

For a graduating senior who demonstrates community involvement, passion, teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for achieving group goals.

At the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, we work with donors, grantees, and advisors to address key community issues.

Merrie Schmiege 4-H Scholarship

This scholarship has been made possible by the generosity of the family of Merrie Schmiege, who established the Merrie Schmiege Scholarship of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. This scholarship has been established by Maxine and Don Schmiege in memory of their daughter, Merrie, who died in a tragic automobile accident. Merrie was an active member of 4-H, received many local and state equestrian awards, taught horseback riding, and owned many horses. On account of her enthusiasm for equestrian activities and the programs of 4-H, Mr. and Mrs. Schmiege chose to create a Scholarship that provides financial support to young men and women who actively participate in these excellent programs. To the credit of the Schmiege's, Merrie's zeal and love of life will endure through the lasting gift of education.