American Red Cross Youth

YouTube Video Contest

If you enjoy making YouTube videos, consider using your talents to create a short promotional video for the American Red Cross! The best videos submitted to the youth program will be featured on the front page of this website. Please visit this page for more information about the videos as well as an inspirational example.

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.

The National Youth Council distributes two types of awards each year to high school youth: college scholarships and a speaker award. Visit this page to learn more information about the awards and how to apply.

T-shirt Design Contest

In 2008, 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.