Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award Scholarship. An announcement of the opening was made by Downtown Santa Barbara, working with the city of Santa Barbara’s Community Services Section and the Santa Barbara Youth Council.
The Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award Scholarship is given to one outstanding high school senior in the Santa Barbara area in recognition of that person’s leadership and community service. Downtown Santa Barbara presents the award in honor of former Mayor Harriet Miller’s contributions to local youth leadership and her encouragement for youth’s engagement in community service.
Applicants must be a student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District or a resident of Santa Barbara with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have completed a minimum 45 community service hours by the application deadline, which is Feb. 12. Applicants are required to complete the following questions in a 250–500-word personal essay:
1. List and describe your involvement in any digital-campus clubs, organizations, and activities.
2. List and describe your involvement in any community service projects or organizations during COVID-19.
3. Explain how and why your role as a leader has influenced our community or those around you during COVID-19.
Scholarship applications must be returned to Ricardo Venegas, community services coordinator II in person or by mail, to 1136 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara, CA., 93103. Applications can also be emailed to rvenegas@santabarbaraca.gov. Find applications on Downtown Santa Barbara’s website https://www.downtownsb.org/events/annual-awards-ceremony.
A selection committee comprised of representatives from youth leadership groups and Downtown Santa Barbara will review all applications and choose a recipient. The award and scholarship check will be presented at the Downtown Santa Barbara’s Annual Breakfast on Feb. 24, usually held at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant but will be held virtually this year.
Direct questions about the Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award to Venegas, 805-897-2547, or Erik Krueger, Downtown Santa Barbara, 805-962-2098.