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title: Empower the Next Generation with Money Matters
description: Help empower young adults with crucial paycheck basics by volunteering for Money Matters. Encourage students to apply for the scholarships.
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# [Empower the Next Generation with Money Matters](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/empower-the-next-generation-with-money-matters)

 Written by [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/author/apa-staff) | Sep 3, 2025 1:35:13 PM

[**Money Matters**](https://pages.payroll.org/money-matters-volunteer-form) is an annual program dedicated to empowering young adults with crucial paycheck basics. With the help of dedicated volunteers, students learn to complete a Form W-4, understand net vs. gross income, explore payment options, and more, empowering them to confidently build a stronger financial future.

As a [**Money Matters volunteer**](https://pages.payroll.org/money-matters-volunteer-form), you have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. By educating students on their paycheck, you empower young adults to take control of their money and build a strong financial future. Beyond building confidence, Money Matters also introduces students to payroll as a vital and growing career path, inspiring the next generation to consider a profession that truly powers every paycheck.

To further support financial education, PayrollOrg is excited to offer two rounds of [**Money Matters Scholarships**](https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/money-matters-scholarship/) during 2025! These scholarships are open to high school juniors, seniors, and individuals pursuing or planning to pursue higher education or further learning. In each round, one (1) $5,000 scholarship and two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Participants can enter by submitting a short written essay or video that answers the scholarship question, "How can understanding your paycheck help you manage your money better as a student?"

The deadline for the fall [**scholarship**](https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/money-matters-scholarship/) is October 10, 2025.

Whether you are volunteering your time or encouraging students to apply for the scholarship, your involvement with Money Matters helps shape financially empowered, paycheck-smart individuals who are better prepared for their future. Join PayrollOrg in making a difference! [**Sign up to volunteer**](https://pages.payroll.org/money-matters-volunteer-form), spread the word online, and help pave the way for the next generation.

 Not a member of PayrollOrg? Check out the many benefits you get [**when you join**](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febiz.payroll.org%2Febusiness%2Fpartner-redirect%3FPartner%3D24001%26nextpage%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.payroll.org%2Fmembership%2Fall-member-benefits&data=05%7C02%7Csbircher%40payroll.org%7C1d1b10468fdc45e4558908ddd42f4ef7%7Cd9da42618a024c38b9b6cf2693c19c16%7C0%7C0%7C638900021835054145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RGoRQeIRM%2FCUcH5DEj31uBjs7qWGq6ptZNlJNPfOqDc%3D&reserved=0)! 

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