The application deadline is fast approaching (November 2) for Prudential Emerging Visionaries, a national program that recognizes young leaders developing innovative solutions to societal or financial challenges in their communities.
"It's an honor to support young leaders who are making their communities stronger and more inclusive," said Chairman and CEO Charles Lowrey. "This program is another way we're working to fulfill Prudential's purpose of making lives better by solving the financial challenges of our changing world. I look forward to recognizing the creativity, initiative and perseverance of the next cohort of Emerging Visionaries."
In addition to recognizing young changemakers addressing pressing societal issues, the program also equips them with skills and resources to take their projects to the next level.
Next April, 20 students will be honored for their proposed solutions to societal issues. Each winner will be awarded $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Prudential's headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. During a four-day summit, winners will receive guidance from Prudential leaders and mentors, while networking with fellow changemakers to help focus, refine or expand their vision and project goals.
Five additional students will be chosen specifically for their solutions to financial challenges. They will pitch their ideas to Prudential leaders, with the chance to receive an additional $10,000 in funding.
Past Emerging Visionaries have been recognized for pioneering creative solutions, which include:
- An initiative to promote financial education
- An app to improve teen mental health
- A book club that amplifies African American stories and literature
- A film competition that spotlights young storytellers from underserved communities
Prudential sponsors Emerging Visionaries in collaboration with Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector. The Financial Health Network provides financial health advisory support.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries is an evolution of Prudential's long-standing Spirit of Community Awards. From 1995 through 2020, Spirit of Community served as the country's largest youth recognition program, awarding more than 150,000 teens around the world for their volunteer service.
Young people ages 14-18 in the United States are encouraged to apply. The program also operates in Brazil, China, India and Japan.
To learn more about Prudential Emerging Visionaries and how to apply, visit prudential.com/emergingvisionaries.
Click here to hear from Mark Leschinsky of Mahway, NJ. Leschinsky was a recent winner.
