TORCH AWARDS
The Torch Awards is Carolina Youth Coalition’s annual red-carpet event that celebrates the accomplishments of our Senior Fellows as they graduate high school and enter college.
The ceremony is highlighted by a red carpet walk where students proudly carry pennants representing their future colleges. During the evening, we also take an opportunity for CYC to recognize our major donors, sponsors, community partners, and dedicated team of volunteers from the previous year
Explore the origins of The Torch Awards and discover how the annual celebration came to be a night to remember!
Make an impact beyond The Torch Awards
Did you know just one in ten low-income, first-generation college students will finish their degree and walk across the graduation stage?
CYC’s College Persistence Program provides individualized support to graduates of the Torch Fellows program as they transition to and through college. Your support is crucial in sustaining our Fellows' journey.
Funds for College Persistence Program
Your support is crucial in sustaining our Fellows' (like the ones mentioned above) journey through college.
CYC’s College Persistence Program provides individualized support to graduates of the Torch Fellows as they transition to and matriculate through college.
These services ensure students do not succumb to summer melt, are aware of the financial support available to them, and successfully transition to college academically and socially.
Emergency Assistance
Financial assistance to cover emergency costs (transportation, housing, technology, etc.).
Career Development Opportunities
Providing resources and opportunities for career exploration, internships, and skill-building.
1:1 mentorship
Establishing mentorship initiatives to guide and support our fellows throughout their college experience. CYC volunteers provide career mentoring to college fellows.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who make the Torch Awards possible.
2025 PRESENTING SPONSOR
