Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program 2026 , USA
The Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program is part of the broader Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) mission to expand educational opportunities for students across the United States. Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in scholarships to high school students, with a strong focus on first-generation college students and learners facing financial barriers. The Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship specifically supports the dependent children of Simon Property Group employees, helping them pursue higher education regardless of financial limitations.
Applicants can apply for awards valued at $3,000, with the number of recipients varying based on the applicant pool. The deadline to apply is February 13.
About the Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship honors Greg Saunders and supports students connected to the Simon Property Group workforce. It reinforces SYF’s core belief that all students deserve access to post-secondary education, no matter their circumstances.
Through this fund, dependent children of Simon Property Group employees can receive one-time scholarships to attend accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The program helps reduce financial barriers and empowers students to continue their educational journey.
Degree Level
The scholarship supports:
- Undergraduate degrees (Associate and Bachelor’s)
- Full-time enrollment at accredited two-year or four-year institutions
- Vocational and technical programs
Graduate-level studies are not eligible for this scholarship.
Available Subjects
The program is open to all majors, including:
- Business
- Engineering and technology
- Health sciences
- Arts and humanities
- Social sciences
- Education
- Trades and technical fields
Students may pursue any academic discipline as long as they meet general eligibility requirements.
Benefits
Recipients of the Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship receive:
- A $3,000 one-time scholarship award
- Financial support for tuition, books, fees, or other education-related expenses
- Opportunities to join the broader Simon Youth Foundation network
- Support aimed at helping students from working families access stable academic pathways
- Award amounts may vary, and the number of scholarship recipients changes each year.
Eligible Nationalities
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be U.S. residents
- Be dependent children of a Simon Property Group employee
- The employee must have worked full time or part time at Simon Property Group for at least one year
- Citizenship requirements may vary depending on the institution, but SYF scholarships typically focus on U.S.-based applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be the dependent son or daughter of a full- or part-time Simon Property Group employee
- The employee must have been with the company for at least one year
- Be under the age of 23
- Be a high school senior or current college student
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
- Submit the application between September and the February 13 deadline
- The program also prioritizes students who demonstrate financial need or who are first-generation college attendees.
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to apply for the Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship:
1. Online Application
- Applications open in September each year. Students must complete the online form before February 13.
2. Submit Supporting Documents
Applicants may be required to upload:
- Proof of parent/guardian employment with Simon Property Group
- Academic transcripts
- A resume or activity sheet
- A personal statement or essay
- Financial information (if requested)
3. Final Review
- SYF reviews applications based on academic promise, financial need, community involvement, and personal background. The number of recipients changes each year depending on funding and eligible applicants.
