Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognizes fortitude of character, commitment to service and extraordinary leadership through the National Youth of the Year Program. Marquette, through its role as a national education partner for the Boys & Girls Clubs, is pleased to honor those students who have chosen to Be The Difference in their community and, in turn, the world. Marquette offers full-tuition scholarships for up to three Youth of the Year winners every year. Former Marquette star and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade serves as a champion, supporter and spokesperson for the partnership through the Wade's World Foundation.

Marquette also awards two full-tuition scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs members from the Greater Milwaukee area through its Urban Scholars program.

Youth of the Year SCHOLARSHIP

Youth of the Year winners have already been recognized for their outstanding contributions in their community. We invite the winners to enhance the Marquette community and to live the Marquette mission of excellence, faith, leadership and service.

This scholarship is renewable each semester of a recipient's four-year (eight-semester) undergraduate program, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing. For additional program details regarding this award review the applicable Award Information Guide, available from the Office of Student Financial Aid at marquette.edu/financialaid.

Award Amount

• Full tuition

Deadline

• Apply for admission and scholarship no later than March 1, 2012.

Selection Guidelines

• Accepted for admission into Marquette for the fall 2012 semester
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Winner at the local, organization, state, regional or national level
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all college preparatory courses
• Demonstrated leadership in curricular and extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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LOCAL BGCA SCHOLARSHIP

Marquette also awards two full-tuition scholarships to Boys & Girls Clubs members from the Greater Milwaukee area. Applicants do not need to be Youth of the Year winners to be eligible for this award.