Simon Youth Community Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by Simon Youth Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Simon Youth Community Scholarship, formally named the Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship, is awarded by the Simon Youth Foundation, the philanthropic arm affiliated with Simon Property Group, the largest mall operator in the United States. The program awards a one-time scholarship of up to $1,500 to a college-bound high school senior in every community that is home to a Simon mall, which puts an award within reach of students in dozens of states.
Unlike many corporate scholarships, this one has no connection to employment: any graduating senior who lives near a Simon mall community can apply. The foundation awards an average of $1 million in scholarships each year across its programs, and top-ranking Community Scholarship applicants in eligible Simon regions can also be considered for the renewable Award of Excellence.
Applications for the cycle open September 1, 2026 and run through February 12, 2027, with the application administered through International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS). Winners can use funds at accredited two-year and four-year colleges, universities, and vocational or technical schools.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
- Live in a community near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities
- No employment or purchase requirement; open to the general public
- Selection considers academics, leadership, community service, and financial need
How To Apply
- Visit the Simon Youth Foundation scholarships page at syf.org/scholarships and follow the link to the online application when it opens September 1, 2026.
- Create an account on the ISTS application portal and complete the application with transcripts and supporting materials before the February 12, 2027 close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to live near a Simon mall to qualify?
Yes. The Community Scholarship is awarded in every community that is home to a Simon mall, so applicants must live near a Simon mall or in its surrounding communities.
Is the Simon Youth Community Scholarship renewable?
The base Community Scholarship is a one-time award of up to $1,500, but top-ranking applicants in eligible Simon regions may be selected for the foundation's renewable Award of Excellence.