The Darden Recipe for Success Youth of the Year (YOY) Scholarship program inspires Club YOY to envision their individual goals by introducing them to the possibilities of a post-secondary education. YOY participants are provided valuable financial assistance and the tools needed to attain their goals through a two-hour workshop and a take-home tool kit as part of the Youth of the Year competition in their state.

The curriculum which combines elements of Money Matters, CareerLaunch® and Goals for Graduation is tailored to the specific needs and grade levels (9th – 12th) of student participants. Each attendee who completes the program receives a Darden Scholarship towards their post-secondary education or college-going experience for their Boys & Girls Club.

About Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI), the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, owns and operates more than 1,700 restaurants that generate $7 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Orlando, and employing 180,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. Our restaurant brands – Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 – reflect the rich diversity of those who dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our guests want. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.