Young Life - Friends University

Young Life and the Christian Spiritual Formation program have formed a partnership to develop emotionally and spiritually healthy leaders who have a solid foundation to serve with the mission of Young Life. Through this partnership, we invite students who have a heart to grow spiritually and pursue the lost.

Young Life Scholarship

For Friends University students participating in Young Life, there is a Young Life Scholarship. Recipients will be awarded $1,000 per year. The scholarship is renewable up to four years. To apply, fill out the Young Life scholarship application.

Pathway to Profession

For students who want to pursue full-time employment with Young Life

Year 1

Volunteer Leader Training
Recruit other leaders
Volunteer in a Young Life Club
- 8 hrs a week
Attend Summer Camp
Benefits
- Apply for CSF Scholarship
- Potential part-time job opportunity with Young Life

Year 2

Volunteer Leader Training
Regional Student Staff Program
Trained to lead a club
- 8 hrs a week
Assigned to a mentor
Benefits
- Continued CSF Scholarship
- Potential tuition reimbursement

Year 3

Paid as Young Life team leader
- 20 hrs a week
Run club
Lead volunteers
Raise personal support
Regional Student Staff Program
Benefits
- Continued CSF Scholarship
- Qualified for tuition reimbursement

Year 4

Train new team leader
Begin application for full-time Young Life Staff
Paid as Young Life team leader
- 20 hrs a week
Run club
Lead volunteers
Raise personal support
Regional Student Staff Program
Benefits
- Continued CSF Scholarship
- Qualified for tuition reimbursement

Pathway to Volunteer

For students who want to pursue marketplace employment and learn missional leadership