Youth & Scholarship
Empowering the Next Generation
Yang United Association (YUA) is committed to developing strong, confident, and responsible youth who are prepared to lead, serve, and succeed. Our Youth and Scholarship efforts focus on leadership, mentorship, education, and opportunity, ensuring the next generation is supported both personally and academically.
Youth are not just participants in YUA. They are future leaders.
Youth Development and Leadership
YUA’s youth programs are designed to help young people build character, responsibility, and leadership skills. Youth are encouraged to take active roles in planning, organizing, and participating in activities that strengthen both individual growth and community connection.
Youth leadership opportunities may include:
Our goal is to help youth grow with confidence, pride in their identity, and a strong sense of responsibility to their community.
Mentorship and Activities
YUA believes mentorship is key to youth success. Through guidance from elders, professionals, and community leaders, youth gain exposure to life skills, education pathways, and leadership principles.
Youth activities may include:
These experiences help youth build relationships, learn from role models, and develop skills they can carry into adulthood.
Education and Scholarships
As part of our commitment to empowering the future, YUA offers scholarship support to encourage education and personal growth. Scholarships are intended to support students pursuing higher education or continued learning.
YUA scholarships are awarded through a fair, transparent, and unbiased process. Selection is overseen by a Scholarship Committee and external reviewers to ensure integrity and trust within the community.
Scholarship considerations may include:
Specific eligibility requirements, application timelines, and award details will be shared as part of each scholarship cycle.
Support and Accountability
Youth programs and scholarships operate with structure, oversight, and accountability. Youth leadership teams may have their own planning responsibilities and activities while remaining aligned with YUA’s mission and governance.
YUA is committed to transparency, fairness, and responsible stewardship in all youth and scholarship efforts.
How Youth and Families Can Get Involved
Youth and families interested in participating in YUA’s youth programs or scholarship opportunities are encouraged to stay connected through YUA communications and events.
By investing in youth leadership, mentorship, and education, YUA is building a stronger future for our community and the generations to come.