Scholarship

We believe that one way to elevate our community is through higher education. We recognize that there are many deserving undergraduate students in the LGBT+ community who may need assistance, mentoring, and support in their college careers, and who, due to their identification as LGBT+ may be at risk for loss of educational funding and support.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025.

*** THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 10, 2024 ***

Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship opportunity:

Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, and/or another sexual or gender identity minority
Have demonstrated financial need or hardship
Be seeking an undergraduate degree in any area of study at The University of Arizona in the 2024-2025 school year
Have a minimum 2.75 GPA (3.5 high school GPA for incoming first-year-students)
Demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship or business ownership
Agree to attend a Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting
Consent to the use of your name and photo in conjunction with this award

Scholarship Details

Current first-year students and sophomores will be eligible to receive $2500 toward their tuition.

$1,250 (fall) and $1,250 (spring) will be paid directly to the UofA via the bursar’s office.

Incoming first year students will be eligible to receive $1250 toward their first year of study.
Juniors entering their senior year are eligible to receive $1250 toward their final year of study.

$625 (fall) and $625 (spring) will be paid directly to the UofA via the bursar’s office.

Awardees will be eligible to renew their award (multi-year) through their senior year.

Application

The rubrics below will be used to evaluate your submission.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns *Enter the pronouns we should refer to you by

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

Phone *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country *

Do you self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, and/or another sexual or gender identity minority? *

If selected as the scholarship recipient, do you agree to attend a Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting as a guest? Your name and photo will be used in conjunction with this award. *YesNo

Academic Information

Will you be attending the University of Arizona in 2024-2025? *YesNo

Class standing *

Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend college? *YesNo

Will you be a full-time or a part-time student in 2024-2025? *Full TimePart Time

What degree are you seeking? *

What is your current or intended major/area of study? *

What is your current Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)? (High school GPA if you are an incoming first year student.) *

What is your anticipated college graduation date? *

Supporting Documentation

First Letter of Recommendation *

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Second Letter of Recommendation *

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Transcript (high school if you are an incoming first year; college to date for all others) *

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Essays

Please describe any circumstances that demonstrate financial need. (250 word limit) *

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Essay: What role does entrepreneurship or business ownership play as a part of your personal and professional aspirations? How does this tie-in to your current or intended area of study? How do you plan on or how have you already supported the LGBTQ community? If you currently have a business or a side-hustle, please be sure to include a history of this endeavor. *

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