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Navin Narayan College Scholarship and Navin Narayan Speaker Award
Navin Narayan, a former chair of the National Youth Council, was a dedicated, compassionate and innovative volunteer and leader. A sought-after national and international speaker on human rights, and a tireless advocate for Red Cross causes, Navin changed the way youth are now connected with the American Red Cross.
Tragically, Navin passed away at the age of 23 after battling Leukemia. Shortly after his death, the American Red Cross National Youth Council created a scholarship fund for Red Cross youth that exemplify the principles Navin made so apparent in order to remember his legacy.
Each year, the National Youth Council distributes two types of awards to high school youth: college scholarships and a speaker award. Visit this page to learn more information about the awards and how to apply.
Previous Contests
Join the Disaster Relief Fund Fundraising Challenge!
The National Youth Council hosted this competition to encourage local youth fundraisers for the Disaster Relief Fund. Learn more by reviewing the registration form and the entry rules.
T-shirt Design Contest
The American Red Cross facilitated a national design contest for a trendy t-shirt that would inspire more youth and young adults to donate blood. Details of the contest are available here.
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This scholarship could be a really be a blessing for me and my family. it will motivate to reach my goal to became a physical therapist and i don’t have much money to reach my goal but, i never give up and i am a hard worker. so please help. God bless you
Dear Red Cross,
I am sincerely interested in applying for any scholarships you have available for 2010. I have volunteered for the Red Cross each of my high school years and am seeking a career in an area of service to others (Social Work, medicine, education). Please keep me posted as to when the application is out. Thank you.
Colleen Traub
Is the youth video contest still up and running?
It is not currently up. Look out for our photo contest coming out for National Youth Involvement Month (November) though!
My name is Andrew Luna, I am currently attending undergraduate at SUNY Old Westbury College. I have created a Red Cross club with permission by the New Yrk State Red Cross. We are doing well. The question iI have is can I apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship has been given only given to graduating high school seniors. Unfortunately, we currently have not established any type of scholarship for college students.
Sorry Raichelle the Red Cross doesn’t offer any assistance like that.
Hi, I am currently an undergrad student at the university of missouri and I received a red cross scholarship through my high school of $500. I was wondering if it was renewable or if it was a one time payment?
Michelle, was this scholarship given through a local chapter of yours?
Thank you very much for the wonderful work you are doing. I am the programme Officer of a National Youth serving NGO in Sierra Leone and we are currently working to supporting out of school girls in Sierra Leone who were greatly disturbed by the war in Sierra Leone through loss of parents, armed conflict as victims / perpetrator and some are currently in Primary schools. Grateful if you can send me information on how we can form partnership or alliance to help out this needy children. Nothing is too small to eduacte a girl child in Sierra Leone. looking forward to hearing from you.