Although YIP does not offer any form of scholarship, we will do what we can to help you find an alternative solution. The information on this page is intended for you who do not know how to find the funding you need to be able to attend YIP.

Many participants in the past have been very successful though being proactive in their  local community. Raising funds through donations and fundraising may seem scary, but it is a great opportunity to show how much you wish to participate in YIP.

Get the word out! We suggest you write a letter describing your wish to attend YIP and how you feel it can be a positive next step in your life. Describe YIP and include a flyer (order free flyers). Some example recipients:

• Your School
• Teachers
• Friends
• Family
• Local Charitable Societies like Lions Club or Rotary
• Religious Institutions (like Churches, Mosques, Temples, etc).

There are probably many more where you live. Try contacting a local youth worker, educational advisor or someone else with a good overview.

There are probably more foundations, charities, etc. in your country or region who can support your YIP year financially than what you are aware of (some may be pretty obscure). Many web sites and catalogs list such institutions: Ask someone who may know where to find more information or try Googling for it.

Read the requirements for each grant carefully before applying. It will help you write a better application.

YIP does not offer any form of scholarship.

We cannot fundraise your YIP year for you, but we wish to make YIP possible for everyone. That is why we have collected the advice and information we have on this page.

Please do not hesitate to apply for YIP. Once you have been accepted, we will do what we can to support your fundraising efforts further. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.