Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program

Scholarship · Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF)

Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program. Up to $5,000. Deadline: February 26, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF)
Official link
https://www.cayf.org/uploads/8/3/4/7/83473666/2027_cayf_scholarship_application_final_update.pdf (cayf.org)
Amount
Up to $5,000. Scholarships of up to $5,000 annually, for a maximum of $20,000 over four or five years (official CAYF 2027 application).
Status
Open Now. Deadline on file: February 19, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline
February 26, 2027 (online); paper applications postmarked by February 19, 2027
Who can apply
See the official page.
Last checked
October 24, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-24

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Source: Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-23

Application path: confirmed · mail address on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

CAYF Scholar Program for eligible graduating seniors. Online applications are due 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2027; paper applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 19, 2027. Source: https://www.cayf.org/uploads/8/3/4/7/83473666/2027_cayf_scholarship_application_final_update.pdf (checked 2026-10-23).

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Who can apply

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How to apply

Apply: Mail-in packet. Read the rules on the official page first. In Next Scholar you can save this award, track the deadline, and keep your essays and documents for it in one place. Saving it here does not submit it.

Questions

Who sponsors Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program?

Coleman A. Young Foundation (CAYF). Official page: https://www.cayf.org/uploads/8/3/4/7/83473666/2027_cayf_scholarship_application_final_update.pdf

What is the amount for Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program?

Up to $5,000. Scholarships of up to $5,000 annually, for a maximum of $20,000 over four or five years (official CAYF 2027 application). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program?

CAYF Scholar Program for eligible graduating seniors. Online applications are due 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2027; paper applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 19, 2027. Source: https://www.cayf.org/uploads/8/3/4/7/83473666/2027_cayf_scholarship_application_final_update.pdf (checked 2026-10-23).

What is the status of Coleman A. Young Foundation Scholars Program?

Open Now. Deadline on file: February 19, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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