The deadline to postmark all applications will be
Monday, April 15, 2024 for all Districts

Climate change impacts are seen throughout every aspect of the world we live in. It’s interrelated on different sectors of society.  Things that we depend upon and value such as water, energy, transportation, wildlife, agriculture, ecosystems and human health are experiencing the effects of a changing climate. Drought can harm food production and human health. Flooding can lead to spread of diseases. Human health issues can increase mortality. Climate change impacts differ between neighborhoods or individuals. So, what can we do about it and how should we cope with climate change?

In this essay, the contestant should reflect on different environmental issues, what’s causing these issues and what solution/s are the experts recommending limiting the negative outcomes of climate change.  The essay must be well organized, have good vocabulary and conform to required length.


Outstanding Youth Award Contest Coordinator

Lion Gloria Mathur
8705 Baltusrol Dr.
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
(972) 896-9953 (cell)
Email Lion Gloria


Topic for the 2023-2024 Year

“The Impact of Climate Change: A Complex Issue”

Climate change impacts are seen throughout every aspect of the world we live in. It’s interrelated on different sectors of society. Things that we depend upon and value such as water, energy, transportation, wildlife, agriculture, ecosystems and human health are experiencing the effects of a changing climate. Drought can harm food production and human health. Flooding can lead to spread of diseases. Human health issues can increase mortality. Climate change impacts differ between neighborhoods or individuals. So, what can we do about it and how should we cope with climate change?
In this essay, the contestant should reflect on different environmental issues, what’s causing these issues and what solution/s are the experts recommending limiting the negative outcomes of climate change. The essay must be well organized, have good vocabulary and conform to  required length.

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Eligibility

 The Outstanding Youth Award is open to all high school juniors and seniors. Scholarship awards must be collected no later than two (2) years following the recipient’s graduation from High School.


Application Process and Rules

Students should contact their local Lions Club to inform them that they wish to participate in the contest. Then the participant must complete the Common Contest application form, the Medical Power of Attorney Form and sign the Code of Conduct. Students may download each of these from the links below, fill them out in Adobe Reader and submit them according to the rules for the contest. Any questions should be directed to the Contest Coordinator listed above.

2024 Outstanding Youth Contest Rules
2024 Common Contest Application Form
2024 Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form
2024 Medical Power of Attorney Form
2024 Chaperones Guidelines
2024 District Application Check-Off List


Claiming Your Scholarship

To collect your scholarship award, the contest winner or runner-up must submit proof of registration information from a university, college, junior college or vocational school. A formal request for payment, using the scholarship request form below, should be sent to the state office along with any supplemental information needed by the institution (i.e. scholarship forms, etc). Scholarship awards must be collected no later than two (2) years following the recipient’s graduation from High School. Send request for payment to:

Texas Lions MD-2 State Office
P. O. Box 294509
Kerrville, TX 78029-4509
Phone: 830-257-6557

Please note that payment will be made directly to the designated school.  All scholarship awards must be collected no later than two years following the recipient’s graduation from High School.

These instructions also appear in the Contest Rules (see above).
2024 OFY State Scholarship Form

District Application Check-Off List

Districts that sponsor winners to the State Contest will need to follow the below checklist to comply with all procedures for application.
2024 District Application Check-Off List