The Rural Schools Association of New York

2022
NEW YORK YOUTH
INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by NYSIR

The Rural Schools Association of New York and the Rural Schools Program in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University is pleased to announce the 2022 RSA New York Youth Institute Scholarship Program! The New York Youth Institute is hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation and Cornell University.

This is an exciting opportunity for rural students to think globally and connect with peers across New York State. The New York Youth Institute (NYYI) is a life-changing experience where high school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in New York and around the world. The 2022 NYYI will take place on March 25th on Cornell University’s campus. Registration and material submission for the New York Youth Institute is due February 21.

How do students get involved?

Students research issues they care about, and propose their ideas to solve these grand challenges with a paper submission. Students who participate in the New York Youth Institute earn recognition as a Borlaug Scholar, and qualify for additional opportunities, including a chance to be invited to the World Food Prize annual event!

Grade eligibility: 9th through 12th grade.

The scholarship

The RSA is offering a $300 scholarship opportunity for rural students to participate in the New York Youth Institute. The scholarship will be awarded for logistical assistance and preparation for attending the in person event on March 25th. ​

A limited amount of scholarships are available.

How to apply to the RSA NYYI Scholarship Program

  1. Commit to applying for the NYYI – use the step by step guide  here.
    Remember: NYYI registration closes February 21!

    Please note: this scholarship opportunity is separate and external from the New York Youth Institute. Any student that submits a paper and registers for the NYYI is invited to attend the event on March 25 regardless of the outcome of the RSA NYYI Scholarship Program.

    Register for the NYYI here

  2. Fill out the RSA NYYI Scholarship Program Application here.

    Students will be asked a series of questions including two prompts. Students must submit their NYYI Mentor name and email. Applicants should plan on attending the event on March 25 in order to be considered for an award.

The RSA NYYI Scholarship Program Application closes on February 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM EST.

Selected RSA NYYI Scholarship awardees will be notified by March 11th.

Awardees will be announced on the RSA website and social media pages, and will participate in additional recognition activities on the day of the event at Cornell University on March 25th.

Questions about the scholarship or application?

Please email NYRuralSchools@cornell.edu and put NYYI in the subject line for an expedited response.

If you have any questions directly related to the NYYI, please contact Polly E. Holmberg at peh58@cornell.edu