City of West Hollywood to Begin Accepting Applications for Youth Scholarship Program

The City of West Hollywood has opened its application window for the 2026 Youth Scholarship Program. The program awards $2,000 to graduating high school students who are West Hollywood residents and are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school. Students must have completed at least 150 verified hours of community service to be considered. The Youth Scholarship Program application period is open through Friday, May 29, 2026. The scholarship funds may be used for expenses related to post-secondary education, including tuition, books, and other associated costs 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 at the time of award. Please visit www.weho.org/city-government/contact-us/map-of-weho for a map of West Hollywood. 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 expected to graduate in 2026 or an individual receiving a GED.

• Post-Secondary Education - Applicant is planning to attend a college, university or trade/vocational school and has proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution.

• Community Service - Applicant has performed a minimum of 150 hours of community service and provided verification.

More information, application instructions, and the application link are available by visiting https://www.weho.org/youthscholarship.

The Youth Scholarship Program is organized by the City of West Hollywood, but scholarship funds come entirely from individual and community donations. The City has awarded more than 40 youth scholarships since the program began in 2007. To support the program, the City encourages donations from community members, organizations, and area businesses. Community members wishing to donate to the Youth Scholarship Program may do so at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/youthsco.

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 Youth Scholarship Program recognizes the importance of education to our community and encourages and supports local students in achieving their academic and career goals beyond high school.

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