The TNF Youth Committee is happy to announce the 2025 competition featuring a college-essay type format for grade-school students centered on giving back to community.
Eligibility:
Format:
Prompts
There are two prompts given for each category. Choose one of the prompts from the list under your category.
High School (9-12th Grade)
In an age where the voice of youth becomes increasingly meaningful, how can young volunteers drive change within their communities to address issues that have been previously ignored because of complacency, unfamiliarity, societal assumptions etc.?
Non-profit organizations often face the issue of attracting and retaining youth volunteers. What strategies can such organizations utilize to promote youth commitment to their mission and efforts and grow the next generation of leaders within their community?
Middle School (6-8th Grade)
As a second-generation immigrant, why is it important to stay connected with your roots and culture? How do organizations like TNF enable you to maintain this connection?
“Charity begins at home”. What do these words mean to you?
Elementary School ( 1-5th Grade)
In what ways can you help serve in your community?
Why is it important to treat people in need with kindness and respect?
The timeline for the contest is also included below for reference.
Important Dates
Registration opens – June 1st 2025
Registration closes – August 31st 2025
Results announced – September 30th 2025
Feedback sent (latest) – November 30th 2025
*If you have any questions, please reach out to yyp@tnfusa.org
