Description:
The HRC Foundation will award three non-renewable $2,000
scholarships to LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated
exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality.
At HRC, the goal of the Youth & Campus Outreach Program is to provide
tools, facilitate connections and empower GenEQ (Generation Equality)
to fight for LGBT equality on campus and beyond. In that spirit, we’re
committed to helping young queers and allies reach institutions of
higher education and equipping them with the means they need to remain
there.
All too often, LGBT students face obstacles in the pursuit of
education, whether it’s a lack of family support or bad experiences in
the classroom. Those reasons, combined with the current economy, make
it even more important that HRC provide help to those seeking or
already in higher education.
The HRC Foundation is pleased to offer the Generation Equality
Scholarship to three exceptional student activists who share our
commitment to LGBT equality and will continue to create meaningful
change on their campuses and in their communities.
This year, we will be awarding one scholarship in each of three
categories:
1. First-year students for upcoming academic year
2. Returning four-year school students
3. Returning community college students
Priority will be given to applicants who:
* Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or an
ally
* Have applied to or are enrolled in an accredited institution of
higher education
* Have demonstrated a commitment or contribution to the LGBT community
* Are in good academic standing
* Have demonstrated need for financial assistance
The application deadline for upcoming academic year is 11:59 pm EST on
April 16.
Applicable Majors:
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