Youth Philanthropy Initiative

Application

We are looking for youth who are 14-15 years old who have the desire to lead and be a voice for Tulsa teens. They must be willing to make a positive difference by learning about community leadership, assessing the needs of youth in the community, and distributing funds to address those needs. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) operates with the support of The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation to see what teens can do when given the resources to make a difference. They provided the cash, now we need YOU to make it happen. For more information go to our website at www.ypitulsa.org or call: Adam Seaman (918) 748-5908

 

General information - please complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*)
Name* Last Name                  First Name
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Age*
Home Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Home Phone*
E-mail*

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name(s)*
School*
(if attending)
Year of Graduation*
How did you hear about YPI? (friends, parents, other adult, radio, website, newspaper, etc.).*
Background (Optional)
Gender
Male
Female
Race
Caucasian African American Asian
Hispanic Native American Middle Eastern
Other
Please take the time necessary to give your honest responses to the following - please complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*)
1. What does “giving” mean to you? Describe a time that someone has “given” to you and the effect it had on you.*
 
2. What issue facing teens is most important to you?*
 
3. Why is it important to the community that this issue be addressed?*
 
4. What would you like to get out of your participation in YPI?*
 
5. What is something others have told you is a unique talent you possess? Please give an example of how you used that talent productively.*
 
6. Please list activities/organizations you are involved in (hobbies, school, community, church, groups, work, etc.):*
 
7. What is your favorite school subject and what about it do you find most interesting? *
 
8. Where do you want to be 10 years from now? In other words, what are your goals and plans?*
 
References - please complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*)
During the selection process we may wish to contact two people who know you. Please provide the name and phone number of:*
o 1 person you consider to be a good friend who wouldn’t mind telling us more about you.
o 1 adult who can speak to the way you conduct yourself—it could be a teacher, employer, youth group leader, etc.
 

    Follow-up interviews may be requested.


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