The Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) program provides high school junior and seniors who reside in Fort Bend County an opportunity to gain leadership skills and participate in service projects benefiting our local nonprofits. At the completion of the program those who qualify will also be able to submit an application for a higher education scholarship.
Applications can be found online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=thegeorgefoundationscholarship
Dates for the 2018-2019 YIP Program. You need to commit to all of these dates so keep that in mind when you apply.
YIP Application Opens - August 20
YIP Applications Due - September 14
Orientation (Mandatory) - October 13
Volunteer Session - November 10
Volunteer Session - December 8
Volunteer Session - January 12
Volunteer Session - February 2
Evaluation (Mandatory) - March 2
Investment in Youth Luncheon - April 24
Contact Information:
Ammie Blahuta, Director of Special Programs
[email protected]
School contact: Colleen Kroeker [email protected] - Room 1425