Showing posts with label GLBT Scholarships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GLBT Scholarships. Show all posts

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Call for Applications: NLGJA 2014 Scholarships

The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) yesterday announced the opening of applications for the Leroy F. Aarons and the Kay Longcope scholarships to honor students dedicated to fair and accurate coverage of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Applications are available online and will be accepted until Friday, May 23, 2014.

The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of Leroy Aarons, NLGJA’s founder who was a news executive at The Washington Post and Oakland Tribune. The scholarship in his honor continues his work to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues from within the news industry. Past winners are: Dartunorro Clark (2013), Christopher Carbone (2012), Sharyn Jackson (2011), Mary Susman (2010), Ryan McLendon (2009), Matthew Leung (2008), Colin Dugdale (2007) and Dennis Mitchell (2006).

The Kay Longcope Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of The Boston Globe journalist Kay Longcope, who upon her retirement co-founded the Texas Triangle, a LGBT weekly newspaper. This scholarship supports the education of an LGBT student of color pursuing a career in journalism. Past winners are: Mario Montavlo (2013), John-Carlos Estrada (2012), Fenit Nirappil (2011) and Carl Gaines (2010).

Applicants for either scholarship must be pursuing a career in journalism plus be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession. Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability. Applicants also must demonstrate an awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community and the importance of fair and accurate news coverage.

NLGJA partners with The Philadelphia Foundation to administer the NLGJA Student Scholarship Fund. The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, a component fund of TPF serving to advance philanthropy within LGBT communities, disburses the scholarship awards on recommendations from NLGJA.

Scholarship recipients are honored in the spring at the NLGJA New York Benefit, Headlines & Headliners. For more information see www.nlgja.org/headlines-headliners.

Friday, February 7, 2014

2014 Scholarship Applications Now Available From The Alexander Foundation

Scholarships awarded from The Alexander Foundation provide financial assistance to those seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree of higher education from an accredited institution in the State of Colorado. Selection for awards are based on merit, need, and service to the LGBT* community. Annual scholarship award amounts range from $300 to $3,000.

The recipient must be LGBT, a Colorado resident (photocopy of State or Federally issued ID required), and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be attending an accredited institution of higher education within the State of Colorado. Applicants may apply as often as they wish, however, recipients are limited to a cumulative maximum award limit of $9,000.


Submissions for consideration should consist of a fully completed application form, a personal essay of 500 words or less describing the applicants future goals and need for scholarship, and two letters of recommendation (must be original and signed, including at least one academic reference on school letterhead/stationery from one of your instructors). The scholarship applicant’s contact information will be shared within the Foundation and applicants may be contacted about foundation activities. Contact information will not be shared externally.


All application materials are postmarked on or before Tuesday, April 15, 2014.



Monday, February 11, 2013

Denver PFLAG Scholarships Available

Denver PFLAG Scholarships are available to GLBT students and straight allies who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must have a proven record of leadership and have done outstanding work in advancing the well-being of GLBT students in their schools and communities. Applications must be postmarked NO LATER than February 28. 

The 2013 application form can be obtained by clicking the “Scholarship” tab on the home page of the nonprofit Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) website at www.PFLAGdenver.org.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Scholarships available for gay journalists

The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) today announced a call for entries for the Leroy F. Aarons and the Kay Longcope scholarships, which are awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to providing fair and accurate coverage of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. These annual scholarships are presented in honor of two prominent journalists. Applications are available online and will be accepted until January 20, 2012.
“We are devoted to creating educational opportunities to support the next generation of LGBT newsroom leaders,” says NLGJA Executive Director Michael Tune, “There are many still untold stories from the LGBT community and we are thrilled to be able to help further the education of two outstanding students concerned about the fair and accurate portrayal of the community in the news.”
The Leroy F. Aarons scholarship was established in 2005 to honor NLGJA founder Leroy Aarons and to continue his work of fostering fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues from within the news industry. Past winners are: Sharyn Jackson (2011), Mary Susman (2010), Ryan McLendon (2009), Matthew Leung (2008), Colin Dugdale (2007) and Dennis Mitchell (2006).
The Kay Longcope scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Boston Globe journalist Kay Longcope, who co-founded the Texas Triangle, a LGBT weekly newspaper that would eventually grow to become the major source for all things gay in Texas, covering the gamut from news to art, relationships to music reviews. This scholarship has been awarded twice before and will continue to fund a LGBT student of color who plans a career in journalism. Past winners are: Fenit Nirappil (2011) and Carl Gaines (2010).
NLGJA partners with The Philadelphia Foundation (TPF), a community foundation established in 1918, to administer the NLGJA Student Scholarship Fund. The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, a component fund of TPF serving to advance philanthropy within the LGBT communities, will disburse the scholarship awards on recommendations from NLGJA during each award period.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

PFLAG National Scholarship Program now accepting applications

PFLAG National is proud to announce its 2011 scholarship season is now open. To apply, simply visit their website at www.pflag.org/scholarships.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

HRC offers GLBT scholarships


The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization, today launched the “Generation Equality Scholarships” for LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. The scholarships are part of HRC Foundation’s Youth and Campus Outreach Program, which aims to provide tools, facilitate connections and empower young people to fight for LGBT equality on campus and beyond. To apply for the Generation Equality Scholarships, visit: www.hrc.org/geneqscholarship.

“All too often, LGBT students face obstacles in the pursuit of education, whether it be from a lack of family support or negative experiences in the classroom or on campus. The Generation Equality Scholarships are aimed at providing exceptional students with the funding that they need and deserve,” said Candace Gingrich, Senior Manager for the HRC Foundation's Youth and Campus Outreach Program. “In these challenging economic times, it’s important that current and prospective students have these resources available to them.”


More after the jump.



The HRC Foundation will award three $2,000 scholarships to LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. 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 academic year 2009-2010 is June 1, 2009. Finalists will be asked to submit additional materials. Scholarship recipients will be announced in July.

In addition to these new scholarships, the Youth and Campus Outreach Program also provides a comprehensive online database of more than 200 other scholarships available to LGBT and allied students. The list, which includes national, statewide and school-specific scholarships, was created to ensure that students committed to the fight for LGBT equality can reach and benefit from institutions of higher education. To view the online database visit: www.hrc.org/scholarships.

Generation Equality, the current group of high school and college-aged young people, is more supportive of LGBT equality than any other generation in our country’s history. As young people work to attain the goals of the queer community on their campuses, it is the aim of the Youth and Campus Outreach Program to provide tools and help facilitate connections with other LGBT student activists across the country.