Scholarships — The Chely Wright LIKE ME® Scholarship

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Scholarship: The Chely Wright LIKE ME® Scholarship

Amount: Up to five scholarships for $1,250 each

Description: The Chely Wright LIKE ME® Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing a college degree who actively advocate for LGBT youth and/or to students who are severely affected by teen bullying or suicide of an LGBT youth. Through this scholarship, LGBT affected youth can apply for funding to pay for educational expenses to pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program.

Requirements: Use your personal activities and advocacy to demonstrate your commitment to the future of the LGBT community.  The Selection Board will review your advocacy to measure its improvement for LGBT youth and/or the future of the LGBT community. Award criteria are based on demonstration of past leadership, LGBT community service involvement, financial need, academic credentials, personal essay, future goals, and possibly an individual interview. Students will be required to maintain a B- average (GPA) to be considered for selection.  Rare exceptions may be considered with explanation of extenuating circumstances.

Deadline: May 31, 2015

For more information: Visit the LikeMe.Org scholarship website.

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