Jamala Rogers Young Visionary 2025 Award application deadline ends 12/31/25

The Jamala Rogers Young Visionary Award is open to all young people, regardless
of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or gender orientation.
The Jamala Rogers Young Visionary Award recognizes and supports young people who work for, or want to work for, racial justice, human rights, and peace. Applicants must be between 17 and 26 years
old and reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area (including the bi-state region). They are responding
to society’s social, political, and economic issues.
The award is named after Jamala Rogers, a long-time respected community leader, who became active in social justice movements as a teen. She has inspired thousands of young people to use their time, talents, and skills to transform their lives and their communities in meaningful ways.

Requirements

Applicant must submit a 500-750-word concept paper/video about their vision of social justice and a project they initiated or participated in that brought about fundamental change for a specific population or neighborhood. Elaborate on
why youth are important as change agents.
A letter is required from an adult associated with the program or project who can confirm the applicant’s involvement and their impact.
The application package can also include photos, news clippings, etc., that document the project.

Possible Ways to Utilize the Monetary Award

Special project or campaign
The selected recipient can apply the monetary award to a special project that the applicant will undertake to address a
problem. A project overview must be included. This could be a community campaign, a video about an issue, etc.
Towards tuition or other expenses
The monetary award will be made directly to the institution that the applicant is already enrolled in or will enroll in the
next academic semester. This could be a vocational school, university, etc.
The selected recipient can use the monetary award to attend a leadership development or organizing
training, enhancing their effectiveness as a change agent. The award will be paid directly to the training
organization and must be used within one year.

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. The application must be mailed to PO Box 5277, St. Louis,
MO 63115, or emailed to ycpd.stl@gmail.com.

Jamala Rogers Young Visionary 2025 Award application deadline ends 12/31/25

Requirements

Applicant must submit a 500-750-word concept paper/video about their vision of social justice and a project they initiated or participated in that brought about fundamental change for a specific population or neighborhood. Elaborate on
why youth are important as change agents.
A letter is required from an adult associated with the program or project who can confirm the applicant’s involvement and their impact.
The application package can also include photos, news clippings, etc., that document the project.

Possible Ways to Utilize the Monetary Award

Special project or campaign
The selected recipient can apply the monetary award to a special project that the applicant will undertake to address a
problem. A project overview must be included. This could be a community campaign, a video about an issue, etc.
Towards tuition or other expenses
The monetary award will be made directly to the institution that the applicant is already enrolled in or will enroll in the
next academic semester. This could be a vocational school, university, etc.
The selected recipient can use the monetary award to attend a leadership development or organizing
training, enhancing their effectiveness as a change agent. The award will be paid directly to the training
organization and must be used within one year.

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. The application must be mailed to PO Box 5277, St. Louis,
MO 63115, or emailed to ycpd.stl@gmail.com.

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