The Maya Nayar Scholarship

Maya's Way

Scholarship rewarding leadership, service, philanthropy, and community impact, awarded annually to a graduating high school senior with an active Youth Impact Profile (YIP) and at least one verified Impact Point earned through eligible service, leadership, or fundraising activity. Selection is scored 70% on the student's Impact record, 20% on resume, and 10% on cumulative GPA.

How students build their Impact record:
Maya's Way offers campaigns throughout the year that give students opportunities to participate in service, leadership, fundraising, and community impact activities. All campaigns are free and open to students regardless of where they live. Three campaigns run back-to-back from September through December:

(1) Race for Humanity — September 1–30: Students volunteer with a nonprofit or community organization they care about, such as a food bank, animal shelter, library, hospital, or youth program, and log verified service for Impact Points.
https://mayasway.org/campaigns/race-for-humanity

(2) Harvest of Hope — October 1–November 30: Students earn Impact Points through verified volunteer service and food donations benefiting local charities.

(3) Season of Giving — December 1–31: Students support local children, families, and charities facing financial need through eligible giving and volunteer activities.

Additional campaigns and opportunities are offered throughout the year. Students can visit https://www.mayasway.org/events to learn about our campaigns & events. A student who joins Race for Humanity in September can establish a verified Impact record, become scholarship-eligible, and then continue building that record throughout the school year.

Qualifications:

– High school senior for award year
– Demonstrated community impact through impact points
– Commitment to Maya’s Way values and mission

Award Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
March 12, 2027