Sankara Youth Leadership Award - SYLA
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The Sankara Youth Leadership Award (SYLA) is an annual accolade presented by the Sankara Healthcare Foundation to honor outstanding youth volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in expanding the foundation’s impact.
This award recognizes individuals who have initiated new programs or extended existing ones into new regions, actively engaging other youth and producing measurable outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
Program Initiation:
Candidates must have proposed, received approval for, and launched a new Sankara program or expanded an existing program into a new area, involving other youth participants.
Duration and Activity:
The program should have been actively administered for at least one full school year, with well-documented outcomes such as procedural documents, regular HEAL meals served, donation drives conducted, funds raised, awareness events held, impact on Medha families, and other relevant metrics.
Sustainability:
The initiative must demonstrate continuity, either through the same team or by transitioning to a new team for the subsequent year or period.
The selection process involves a thorough review by the Sankara Board, and their decision is final.
Application Process:
Timeline:
Applications are accepted annually from July 1st to July 31st, starting in 2025. Eligible activities must be completed during the preceding school year.
Submission Requirements:
Applicants are required to provide a detailed statement outlining their accomplishments and the impact of their initiatives.
Award Announcement:
Successful candidates will be notified between August and September each year.
For application details, please refer to the SYLA Award Application. For any inquiries, contact info@giftofhealth.us
The Sankara Youth Leadership Award serves as a testament to the invaluable contributions of young leaders in advancing the mission of the Sankara Healthcare Foundation, fostering a culture of service, innovation, and community engagement.