Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes 2027: deadline, amount and who can apply
From the The Barron Prize. Checked against the official page on Oct 24, 2026.
$10,000 for each of 25 winners
Expected deadline Mar 15, 2027 (last year's pattern; confirm on the official page). Pre-application by March 15, full application by April 15.
- Who can apply
- Ages 8 to 18 in the U.S. or Canada who started and lead a service project.
- Grades
- Grades 9 to 12
- What they look for
- An extraordinary service project that helps people or the planet.
How to get ready
- Service counts here. Keep every activity with its date, hours and a supervisor who can confirm it, so your application shows real numbers instead of estimates.
- Leadership counts. Write down what you started, led or changed, and how many people it reached, while the details are fresh.
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Add it to your scholarship list in My Award Tracker: the deadline goes to your Sunday email and your calendar, next to the hours and activities you will need for the application. Free to log.
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When is the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes deadline?
The expected deadline, based on last year, is Mar 15, 2027. Pre-application by March 15, full application by April 15.
How much is the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes worth?
$10,000 for each of 25 winners
Who can apply for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes?
Ages 8 to 18 in the U.S. or Canada who started and lead a service project. Grades 9 to 12.
What does the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes look for?
An extraordinary service project that helps people or the planet.
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