Navin Narayan, a past 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.
Please check back in the fall for applications and deadlines!
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About the Navin Narayan College Scholarship
• Only national scholarship specifically for youth within the American Red Cross
• Two scholarships awarded annually since 2001
• Winners receive a financial award of $1,250
• Four of the past winners have continued their service as members of the National Youth Council
About the Navin Narayan Speaker Award
• Recipient becomes a representative of young people across the nation for a year
• Recipient addresses the Red Cross family during the National Awards and Recognition ceremony at national convention
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What is the age for the scholarship and when can a volunteer apply?
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Stephanie
Applications will become available in the fall and the scholarship is open to any volunteer graduating high school that will be attending college. Sign up for YouthWire through the link on the top left of this page and you’ll hear from us as soon as the applications become available!