Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award 2025
The 2025 Sports Humanitarian Awards
Who can apply
Honoring Billie Jean King's legacy, this award acknowledges outstanding young people from the U.S. who are making an impact in their communities. This year, 23 honorees will be recognized. Three national honorees will receive either a $10,000 charitable grant to an eligible nonprofit aligned with their work or a one-time $10,000 college scholarship, while the 20 regional honorees will receive either a $2,500 charitable grant or a one-time $2,500 college scholarship. Successful Applicants Will. Eligibility Criteria In order to apply you MUST meet the following criteria:
About this opportunity
Sport has the power to change the world and unite people like nothing else. This has never been more evident than in recent years with the rise of youth-led movements to tackle pressing issues and provide sustainable solutions — all through the power of sport. As part of the Sports Humanitarian Awards and the ESPYS, ESPN’s Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates the legendary sports icon's commitment to leadership and service by honoring youth leaders who, like Billie Jean King, use sport to drive positive change in their communities. Established in 2019, the Award will recognize three national honorees during the 2025 Sports Humanitarian Awards and ESPYS in Los Angeles, Calif., along with 20 regional honorees. Honoring Billie Jean King's legacy, this award acknowledges outstand...