The City of West Hollywood Youth Scholarship Program

The City of West Hollywood recognizes the importance of education to our community and supports local students interested in pursuing their education beyond high school. The West Hollywood Youth Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to graduating high school students who are West Hollywood residents and have completed 150 hours of community service.

The West Hollywood Youth Scholarship Program application period will open March 11, 2024 and close May 10, 2024 or after the first three (3) completed applications have been accepted. The scholarship money can be used for any expense incurred in pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school.  To qualify for a youth scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

• Residency – Applicant is a West Hollywood resident at the time the scholarship application is submitted and awarded. Please visit www.weho.org/city-government/contact-us/map-of-weho for a map of West Hollywood.
• Secondary Education – Applicant is a high school senior on target to graduate or individual receiving a GED.
• Post-Secondary Education – Applicant is planning to pursue post-secondary education and has proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution.
• Community Service – Applicant has performed 150 hours of verified community service.

To apply, please complete the application found here. 

The City of West Hollywood’s Youth Scholarship Program is one of the first municipal government sponsored programs of its kind in the country.  The program is funded entirely by donations from the community.  To support the program, the City encourages donations from community members, organizations and area businesses.  

 For more information on the City of West Hollywood’s Youth Scholarship program, contact the City’s Human Services Division at (323) 848-6510 or email WeHoCares@weho.org.

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