Scholarships

YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship

Each year the Treasure Valley Family YMCA invites high school students to apply for the Civic Engagement Scholarship as part of the organization’s commitment to youth development and social responsibility.

Scholarships are available for seniors at any high school in the area served by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Ada and Canyon Counties) who have made significant contributions to their community through community service. 

Applications are evaluated based on the local student’s dedication and passion for working collaboratively to find solutions to civic issues. Each year, scholarship judges learn about passionate students finding creative methods to address homelessness, access to healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and more. Each must demonstrate an interest in pursuing civic work that will improve our community, whether as a career or volunteer. 

Current YMCA staff and volunteers or relatives of staff and volunteers are eligible to apply for this award. Participation in YMCA programs is not required. Scholarships are possible thanks to a generous endowment fund from Ed and Dottie Stimpson designed to recognize the potential of young people to improve the world through civic engagement and civil discourse.

This scholarship will be awarded based on demonstrated commitment to working within our communities to bring positive change and is not based on academic or athletic achievement. Consideration will be given to students who may have difficulty furthering their education without financial assistance.

The YMCA Civic Engagement scholarships are made possible thanks to a generous endowment fund from Ed and Dottie Stimpson that was designed to recognize the potential of young people to improve the world through civic engagement and civil discourse.

Y-Not Go On Scholarship

The YMCA Y-Not Go On Scholarship is awarded as part of our commitment to youth development and
social responsibility. Graduating seniors from public high schools in the geographic areas served by the
Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Ada and Canyon Counties) are welcome to apply, but there is a limit of
one applicant per school. Any current YMCA staff members who fulfill the eligibility requirements may
apply even if their high school’s limit has been reached.

Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance, their demonstration of the YMCA’s core values, and their financial need. With an initial award of up to $10,000 and the possibility of renewal over three subsequent years of post-secondary education, this scholarship is intended to be the difference for a student who otherwise would not be able to access higher education and focus on their studies full-time.. 

This award is for graduating high school seniors who have a significant financial need, who demonstrate a strong capacity for achieving their academic goals, and who embody the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.