DESCRIPTION
Fifteen or more $1,000 scholarships are offered to LGBT youth by the Santa Fe Chapter of
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).
PURPOSE OF AWARD
To recognize outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth.
To encourage continuing education for self-identified LGBT youth.
To foster a positive image of LGBT people in society.
ELIGIBILITY & TERMS
Priority is given to LGBT youth, however LGBT students up to the age of 35 are eligible to apply.
Priority will be given to first time recipients. Only past recipients who have received only one Santa Fe PFLAG scholarship are eligible (ie you are not eligible if you have received it twice).
One scholarship designated for a Straight Ally may be available.
Must attend a post-secondary educational institution within one year.
Resident of the state of New Mexico.
Must submit an application (in full, following all directions) with required supporting materials by the application deadline.
Awards will be paid by check jointly to the student and the institution.
CRITERIA FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS
Affirmation of one's LGBT identity.
Demonstration of integrity and honesty.
Participation in community activities.
Determination and potential to achieve goals.
Demonstration of financial need.
REQUIREMENTS & DETAILS
Applications will be considered only if the following is postmarked by Sat March 28, 2009:
Completed Application — original AND three copies
Your most recent transcripts
Two recommendations (forms should be sent by your references)
Mail completed application to:
Scholarship Selection Committee
PFLAG Santa Fe
PO Box 32053
Santa Fe, NM 87594
Decisions will be made by May 10, 2009.
Save the date for the Scholarship Award Reception (attendance expected) Sunday June 7, 2009.
For more information, call Jenn at 660.3288 or Alicia or Eduardo (habla espanol) at 424.8951. You may also e-mail us at scholarship@pflagsantafe.org.
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