Description:
Since 1996, the LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation has awarded scholarships
to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT)
graduating US High School Students based on the following
achievements: a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
significant involvement in community service; and acceptance to an
accredited US college or university.
The Foundation is proud to offer the Matthew Shepard Scholarship.
Since 1999 with the support of the Shepard family, the Foundation has
honored Matthew's memory by awarding at least one scholarship to a
student who had demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and
understanding in the community.
In 2006 for the 1st time, LEAGUE Foundation awarded the Laurel Hester
Memorial Scholarship. Working in conjunction with The Personal Liberty
fund of the NJ Lesbian and Gay Coalition, this award was named after
the Ocean County, NJ Police Lieutenant who successfully battled county
freeholders for the right to leave her pension and other benefits to
her surviving domestic partner.
Originally, the Foundation began as a grass-roots organization with
the generous support of LEAGUE Members (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and
Transgender United Employees at AT&T). Through the years, however, the
organization has grown into a national scholarship fund reaching all
50 states with support from corporations, individuals, and other GLBT
organizations.
Applicable Majors:
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