October 24, 2022 – The Michigan Youth Education Fund is proud to announce its 2022-2023 Student Group Grant Recipients. MiYEF received a record number of applications this year and distributed $4,000 in grant money to impact 172 Michigan students! Learn more about our grant recipients below. This year’s grant recipients represent a diverse group of...

August 1, 2022 – The Michigan Youth Education Fund opened its 2022-2023 Student Group Grant Application on August 1st. The grant program aims to eliminate barriers for students participating in academic extracurricular activities by awarding mini grants to student groups in order to reduce the cost of participation fees normally the responsibility of the student...

Michigan Youth Education Fund’s new homepage. July 27, 2022 – The Michigan Youth Education Fund launched its new, upgraded website on the 27th of July. The new website (www.miyef.org), allows the Michigan Youth Education Fund to expand its programs by leveraging new technologies to improve user experience. The main updates include refreshed student and educator...

Paul McVey (left) pictured pinning the Paul Harris Fellow pin on Eric Siegrist’s (right) collar. July 17, 2022 – Eric Siegrist, Founder and Executive Director of the Michigan Youth Education Fund was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship by the Lakes Area Rotary Club. Eric was named a Harris Fellow for his founding of the Michigan...

As a coach, educator, or advisor for a student organization, we understand that you may wear a lot of hats! Often times, fundraising can be a challenging task that requires a lot of forethought and planning. Unfortunately, as costs for student participation in extracurricular activities increase, so will the need for fundraising. In this article,...

Step 1: Where to Begin? Fundraising can be overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. The first step is to identify what costs you are responsible for. Talk with your advisor to understand the total cost of participating in your chosen extracurricular activity. Make sure to ask what is included and what you...

Samuels, Moine, and Krichevsky Elected to Board Leadership June 30, 2022 – The Michigan Youth Education Fund elected its leadership for 2022-2023 at its quarterly meeting in September. Madeline Samuels, Lauren Moine, and Alexis Krichevsky will serve as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. The three will work together to ensure that the Michigan Youth Education...