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Community Service Award |
2027 Community Service Application This award recognizes the contributions of Foreign Service youth in their community, whether domestic or overseas. The service can be a one-time project or a combination of service activities. Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2027Prizes: First place $2,500, second place $2,000, and honorable mention $1,000. Winners will be honored at the 2027 Youth Awards Ceremony at the Department of State in June. Eligibility: Any FSYF member currently enrolled elementary, middle, or high school or taking a gap-year prior to age 20; excluding prior winners. The children of judges for this contest are not eligible to apply for this contest. FSYF family membership dues must be current as of March 10, 2027 for your application to be considered. To join FSYF please see our website at: www.fsyf.org Nomination Procedure: • Youth may be nominated by anyone who has knowledge of the service, including parents, friends, teachers, or by the youth themselves. • The nominating sponsor or nominee completes an Entry Form (attached). • A Narrative, completed by the nominee or by the nominating sponsor, should describe the nominee’s service to the community. Service can be a one-time project or a combination of smaller service activities. • Nominees who did not write their own Narratives must attach an additional Personal Statement about their service experience. • An individual photo of the nominee and a photo featuring the nominee involved in their community service (photos in jpg format). Expectations of Winning Applicants: • Provide a short bio and personal photo that will appear in various Foreign Service news outlets. • Permit their essay to be published on the FSYF website and in FSYF publications. • If present in the Washington, D.C. area in June 2027, attend the Youth Awards Ceremony at Main State. About the Sponsor: Prizes are made possible by Gallagher, formerly Clements Worldwide, a long-standing supporter of the Foreign Service community. For decades, the organization has partnered with the Foreign Service Youth Foundation, including sponsoring the Community Service Appreciation Award to help recognize the impact of Foreign Service youth worldwide. For nearly a century, Gallagher has specialized in insurance solutions for life abroad - including international car, personal property, and professional liability coverage - helping Foreign Service families live and serve with confidence across borders. Learn more on the Gallagher website |