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 rhabdomyosarcoma. 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.
Applications now available! Be sure to read the instructions completely and submit all necessary forms. All applications are submitted online. See links below.
Navin Narayan Scholarship Application Instructions 2010
Navin Narayan Scholarship 2010
Navin Narayan Scholarship High School Rec
Navin Narayan Scholarship Red Cross Rec
About the Navin Narayan College Scholarship
This scholarship will be a one-time award of $2500 paid directly to one recipient upon proof of matriculation. The applicant must:
*Be a high school senior
*Be planning to attend a four-year college or university
*Have served a minimum of two years as a Red Cross volunteer
About the Navin Narayan Speaker Award
The Youth Speaker represents all Red Cross youth and addresses the potential, achievements and hopes of young people as they meet the challenges of the future in serving their communities through the Red Cross. The Navin Narayan Youth Speaker acts as an ambassador on behalf of the National Chair of Volunteers, Youth and Young Adult Programs and Services.
In the event the speaker is unable to attend or perform his or her duty throughout the year for any reason, the alternate speaker will be called upon to perform the duty of the speaker.
There will be no Speaker Award for 2010, look for applications starting 2011
What is the age for the scholarship and when can a volunteer apply?
thanks,
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!
[...] we administer two award programs in memory of a former youth volunteer and leader. Applications are now available online and are due by January 16, [...]
[...] for the Navin Narayan Scholarship and Speaker Award are due in two weeks on Friday, January 16th. Visit here to learn more and find all the materials that you need to [...]
I was just wondering if it is possible to airmail school transcript forms?
If so, where should I address the envelope?
Thank you.
You do not need to provide official transcripts at this point in time. If you are selected as a scholarship winner we will contact you for these however at this time please just be honest and list the academic information that is asked for as accurately as you can. All applications and recommendation forms are to be emailed to youthinvolvement@usa.redcross.org. The process for this is outlined on the requirements page of the application. Hope this helps!
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When will the applications for the 2009-2010 school year be available. I have several youth in my group that are interested in applying but I can not find the application on cross net or anywhere else!
Thanks!
Hi Andrea,
Applications will probably be coming out sometime in November – December. Make sure you are subscribed to the YouthWire to constantly be receiving updates about this scholarship and lots of other cool youth opportunities! Thanks!
Yes. The application itself will come out very soon and will be posted on both RCYO and YouthWire. Please make sure you come back and check for any type of updates.
I am surprized that American red cross provides such scholarships and awards to youth volunteers, do you have any awards for volunteers from other national socities? Can I aplly for it?
Currently we do not accept applications from other National Societies, thank you for asking.
Do you have to be attending a four year college in order to apply for this scholarship? Or any others?
I am a first semister freshman — I am 18 years old — can I apply for this scholarship — I have volunteer for YEARS and have organized new drives — I was not aware of this scholarship until today!!
Hi Leah! Unfortunately the scholarship is only open to high school seniors – sorry you missed it. There are tons of of other opportunities and ways to get involved though! Make sure to sign up for YouthWire on the homepage of redcrossyouth.org to stay updated =)
Does working in your high school with the annual or b-annual blood drives count as volunteering to be able to qualify for the scholarship?
This does qualify, but make sure you are doing other volunteer activities for the Red Cross as well.
[...] The Navin Narayan Scholarship was named in honor of a past chair to the National Youth Council who embodied what it means to be a youth of the American Red Cross. The winner of this prestigious scholarship can also be proud that they are being associated with someone who was such an amazing advocate for youth involvement in the American Red Cross. Read Navin’s story and find all the official instructions for applying along with the online application forms on the Navin Narayan Scholarship Page . [...]
Is the application due on January 16 or 26?
I received an email that it was due on the 16th, but the instructions for application says it’s due on the 26th.
Which date is the deadline?
Thank you!
The deadline is on the 26th! Good Luck!
[...] Scholarship is due tomorrow, January 26, 2010, by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Please visit the Navin Narayan page for more [...]
Is there any chance that the Scholarship deadline has been extended?
Yes Bobbie, the deadline has been extended to February 1st. Details are on the homepage of redcrossyouth.org right now.
Adobe will not let me submit my application for some reason, is it possible for me to attach my application in an email to you? If so, what address should I email my application to?
Kimsj@usa.redcross.org Thanks
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hi. i was just wondering if it counts as 2 years of Red Cross if i complete my 2nd year of Red Cross volunteering during my senior year. I’m a Junior right now and completing my first year of Red Cross volunteering.
Yeah, that is fine Billy, thanks for your question