YouthCon’s “Act with Impact” empowers students to create meaningful change through actionable ideas. With a $300 budget, participants are challenged to address community needs, inspire peers, and make a lasting difference. It’s about turning vision into reality and showcasing how small efforts can lead to big, transformative impact.
Timeline
- 12/01/24: 2025 YouthCon Application officially launched
- 1/12/25: Essay and online application closes
- 2/08/25: Release Essay results
- 3/01/25: Oral Presentation (must be able to attend in-person)
- 3/08/25: Release final results
- 06-07/25: Summer Internship
- 8/09/25: Award Ceremony/Gala
Goal
Encourage high school students to create a unique project based on an issue that is important to them. We also want them to take physical action to solve their desired issue along with bringing awareness.
How
Submit a 500-650 word essay in response to the following prompt: “At AASuccess, we teach students the power of giving back. This year’s YouthCon theme, Act with Impact, challenges you to take meaningful actions that create lasting positive change. Imagine you have $300 to turn your ideas into reality: how would you use it to make a significant difference in your community, the world, to the lives of others? More importantly, how can your actions inspire your peers to join you in creating change?”
Results
We have found the champions of this year YouthCon Scholarship.
