Downtown Santa Barbara, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara’s Community Services Section and the Santa Barbara Youth Council, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award Scholarship.
This prestigious award recognizes an exceptional high school senior in the Santa Barbara area for their exemplary leadership and community service. Downtown Santa Barbara presents the award in honor of former Mayor Harriet Miller’s contributions to local youth leadership and her encouragement of youth engagement in community service at the Downtown Santa Barbara Annual Awards Breakfast taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 a.m. at El Paseo Restaurant. Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a high school senior in the Santa Barbara District.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA. Verification may be required.
- Minimum of 45 community service hours by the application deadline. Verification may be required.
- Must be able to attend the Downtown Organization Annual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 19 at 7:30 a.m. at El Paseo Mexican Restaurant (10 E. El Paseo).
The following two essay questions are included in the application:…