Scholarships

Scholarships are available to active KAYLA members and fellows. Each scholarship highlights one of KAYLA’s four values: Resilience, Courage, Shared Stewardship, and Wisdom.

Applications Open in January

Resilience

This scholarship recognizes resilience in KAYLA members by recognizing those who demonstrate perseverance, adaptability, and strength through challenges. It supports young leaders who turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and impact.

Courage

This scholarship recognizes courageous KAYLA members who lead with conviction, even in the face of adversity. This scholarship recognizes those who remain rooted in their values when it matters most.

Shared Stewardship

This scholarship recognizes KAYLA members who demonstrate a deep commitment to caring for their communities and honoring shared values across generations and cultures. It celebrates those who lead with unity, mutual respect, and a sense of responsibility to both building bridges and sustaining collective well-being.

Wisdom

This scholarship recognizes KAYLA members who demonstrate growth through action. Whether through leading projects, seeking mentorship, or reflecting on real-world experience, applicants should demonstrate how they’ve embraced learning through doing. This scholarship celebrates effort and curiosity.

What makes KAYLA Scholarships unique

Eligibility

All active KAYLA members are eligible to apply for any of the scholarships each year.

Value-Centered Focus

Each scholarship centers on one of KAYLA’s four core values. We believe adolescence is a time for growth, not perfection. By focusing on one or two values at a time, youth are encouraged to reflect more deeply and see how personal growth can take shape over time.

Personalized Feedback

Each applicant receives personalized feedback on their submission. This helps strengthen future applications for KAYLA scholarships, college admissions, internships, and jobs. This process reflects our core value of learning through experience.