Grant Overview

The YFC committee will select three exemplary fencers to receive the Youth Fencing Chicago’s Community Grant of $500. Selected students must demonstrate financial need, commitment to their communities, leadership, and extracurricular achievement.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time at one of the Chicago high schools during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
• Demonstrate a financial need.
• Demonstrate community leadership.
• Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Must not have previously received a YFC Grant or Scholarship.

All Applicants Must:

Answer the following statement:

• What does this grant mean to you? How would you would use this grant?

Application Dates

This application opens April 3, 2025, and closes on June 12, 2025.