Barron Prize
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2025
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. Winners each receive $10,000 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project.
What Winners Receive
| $10,000 Award |
| Winners each receive $10,000 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project. |
| Recognition Gifts |
| Each winner receives a beautiful personalized plaque and recognition certificate. |
| Young Heroes Materials |
| – $10,000 Award – Winners each receive $10,000 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project. – Recognition Gifts – Each winner receives a beautiful personalized plaque and recognition certificate. – Young Heroes Materials |
| Networking Opportunities |
| Winners are given the opportunity to connect with other Barron Prize young heroes. |
| Media Coverage |
| Winners are provided with media opportunities to help publicize their service efforts. |
ELIGIBILITY
The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are, on our April 15 deadline:
- between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
- permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada
- currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
- working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.
The Barron Prize does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.