Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger youth scholarship
The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recognizes student leaders creating innovative solutions to end hunger. Recipients receive an academic youth scholarship and a grant to continue their efforts.Empowering students to fight hunger
Since 2007, the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship has honored 96 national scholars and 259 Emerging Leaders, awarding more than $1.2 million in youth scholarships and grants. Students are honored for making a significant impact against hunger by raising awareness and mobilizing solutions to eliminate childhood hunger. The scholarship is named for the Foundation’s founder and former president, who himself was an unstoppable champion in the fight to end hunger.
Apply for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger scholarship
The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recognizes students, ages 5 to 25, who are tackling hunger in their communities. Applicants should demonstrate creativity, leadership and impact in fighting food insecurity. National scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-relief charity. They also attend the Sodexo Charity Classic, which will be held June 3 -5, 2026 in Colorado Springs, CO, where they have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders who support the Stop Hunger mission. The annual application period runs from September 5 to November 5.
See official rulesMeet our 2026 scholars
Jack Swartley
MobilePantry | Columbus, OH | Doylestown, PA
Rising College Junior
Jack is the founder of MobilePantry, a food rescue and access nonprofit expanding fresh food availability across central Ohio. A student at The Ohio State University, he built a tech-enabled system where retailers report surplus produce in real time and college-student volunteers coordinate pickups around class schedules. MobilePantry redistributes rescued food through affordable weekly produce boxes, paired with free boxes for families facing food insecurity.
Celebrating our scholars
Every year, inspiring young leaders take action against hunger through innovative projects and advocacy. Explore the incredible impact of past scholarship recipients and how they’re changing lives.
