About the Scholarship
This scholarship is to honor the life and legacy of Lee Thompson Young. He was a gifted and talented child from a long line of storytellers. Lee was a stellar student and actor. He embodied the essence of excellence in all that he pursued. The Lee Thompson Young Foundation will award financial assistance (one $1,000 award, one $750, and four $500 awards) and emotional support to 6 students who are entering college for the first time. They will be part of our LTYF well-being group, which will offer them peer support and access to mental health professionals.
General Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a graduating senior from High School
Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
Additional Requirements
Completed online application submitted by May 31, 2024
Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF Format only to be uploaded)
An official or unofficial transcript (PDF Format only)