- City: Bethpage
- Grade: 10th
- Person who Inspires Me: Grandmother
Apply to be a Young Ambassador
Currently in its 11th year, the HLFYA program empowers young men & women who want to be changemakers in their communities and beyond. The program is open to young men and women ages 13-18 who reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. This year, HLFYAs are expected to fulfill the following program requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of community service (signed off on by a supervisor, teacher, coach, parent or guardian);
2. Complete one (1) independent service project in support of HLF’s mission;
3. Attend at least one (1) HLF-hosted event and/or service project (these projects will be hosted in New York City, at various locations and times throughout the year);
4. Make a short presentation to his/her class, team or other community group about HLF’s mission and his/her work as an HLFYA.
*Financial assistance is available for participants who may need support to fulfill these requirements.
All HLFYAs also commit to conducting themselves with integrity and make a promise to embody HLF’s ideals of hard work, determination, service and kindness to others.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW THROUGH MONDAY DECEMBER 1st AT 8pm EST.
Applicants will learn their status on or before December 22, 2025
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
HLF Young Ambassadors 6th Annual S.A.V.E. Scholarship
Shaping young leaders through exceptional Service, Academics, Values & character Excellence
The Henrik Lundqvist Foundation is proud to announce that John Huth has been named the 6th annual S.A.V.E. Scholar of the Year with Brett Sylvester and Ava Ranski receiving the two runner-up prizes. This annual, need-based scholarship program exclusively for alumni of the HLF Young Ambassadors Program is awarded to individuals exhibiting exemplary dedication to Service and Academics, who possess strong Values and display overall character Excellence.
Click HERE to read about the 2025 Scholars
The S.A.V.E. Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of
Brian & Ruth Raftery
The Lane Family
Mathew H. Valenza Foundation
2025 – Young Ambassadors
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Savina Alagna
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Keelin Child
- City: Summit
- Grade: 10th
- Person who Inspires Me: My grandma
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Jeffrey Child
- City: Summit
- Grade: 11th
- Person who Inspires Me: My cousin Michael
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Jayden Elias
- City: Manalapan
- Grade: 11th
- Person who Inspires Me: My mom
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Jaden Leung
View Profile- City: Ramsey
- Grade: 11th
- Person who Inspires Me: My parents, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Kurt Cobain
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Brody Meserino
- City: Carle Place
- Grade: 10th
- Person who Inspires Me: Mom
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Zac Newman
- City: Avon
- Grade: 9th
- Person who Inspires Me: Henrik Lundqvist
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Aiden Park
- City: Tenafly
- Grade: 8th
- Person who Inspires Me: Aaron Judge
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Ashton Pinkernell
View Profile- City: New Canaan
- Grade: 11th
- Person who Inspires Me: My brother, Chase
- City: New Canaan
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Aidan Schulenburg
- City: Basking Ridge
- Grade: 11th
- Person who Inspires Me: My Parents
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