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PFLAG Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship Program

PFLAG Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

HS Seniors, College Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Max Award Amount:

$2,000

Application Deadline:

15/04/2023
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About This Scholarship

The PFLAG Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship Program is a scholarship program offered by the Greensboro chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), an organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones. The scholarship is named after Carter Stroupe, a founding member of PFLAG Greensboro who was committed to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and promoting equality and acceptance.

The scholarship program is designed to support LGBTQ+ students in the Greensboro, North Carolina area who are pursuing post-secondary education, including college, university, or vocational/technical school. The program awards several scholarships each year, ranging in value from $1,000 to $2,500, based on academic achievement, community involvement, and a personal essay.

The scholarship application typically opens in the fall and closes in the winter, with winners announced in the spring. More information about the program, including application deadlines and requirements, can be found on the PFLAG Greensboro website.

Eligibility Criteria For PFLAG Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the PFLAG Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • LGBTQ+ or Ally: Applicants must identify as LGBTQ+ or be an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Residency: Applicants must be residents of Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Alamance, or Caswell counties in North Carolina.
  • Education Level: Applicants must be high school seniors or current post-secondary students.
  • Enrollment: Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/technical school) in the upcoming academic year.
  • Academic Performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Community Involvement: Applicants must demonstrate involvement in the LGBTQ+ community and/or a commitment to promoting equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Personal Essay: Applicants must submit a personal essay on a topic related to LGBTQ+ issues and their personal experience with these issues.

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