
Yonkers LGBTQ+ Pride Scholarship
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 20th, 2023!
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SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Demonstrated leadership and/or service in the community
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Member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community
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Current Yonkers Public High School student who will be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school in US or Canada
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Official transcript showing GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Demonstrated financial need
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Provide one letter of recommendation
SCHOOL OR COLLEGE: An accredited college, university, or vocational school
AMOUNT OF AWARD: $1,000
BASIS OF AWARD: Please answer the following two questions (500 words max).
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How have you demonstrated leadership and/or service in your community, specifically to the LGBTQ+ community if applicable.
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How has your identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or allyship shaped your high school experience?
SPONSOR: Yonkers Pride
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications accepted February 2023 through May 20, 2023. Please submit the following to chair@yonkerspride.org no later than 11:59 PM on May 20, 2023:
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Response to two questions above
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Official or unofficial copy of a recent transcript
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One letter of recommendation
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College acceptance letter
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Student Aid Report from FAFSA* consideration will be given to undocumented students who have not submitted a FAFSA
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Award recipients will be invited to accept awards on June 9th, 2023 at Yonkers Pride Flag Raising Ceremony