The Young American Award is an award of the Boy Scouts of America for outstanding college students ages 19 through 25 who have achieved excellence in the fields of art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, and science; and have given service to their community, state, and/or country.
The award was presented at both the national and the local council levels, but the national program was discontinued in 2009 due to funding. A maximum of five national awards had been presented annually while local awards continue to be unlimited. Each local council makes the determination for nominating its candidates for national competition. Recipients of the national award also received a $7,500 cash award that is primarily funded by Learning for Life. Membership in any of the BSA or Learning for life programs is not obligatory.
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