the shining star scholarship fund
2012 Scholarship
The Shining Star Scholarship Fund
A scholarship in the amount of $500 paid directly to an educational institution in order to further the educational opportunities for qualified LGBT youth.
Eligibility requirements
This scholarship is open to any LGBT youth who attends Western MA high school or college, who has shown an interest in pursuing a college education. Candidates must demonstrate a financial need and complete all requirements by the deadline listed below.
Application Requirements
1. Complete an application.
2. Write an Essay regarding your goals, awards and achievements (maximum of 3 pages).
3. Submit a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, with at least one from an instructor or teacher and one from a supervisor/community organization that you have been involved in.
4. Provide an official school transcript and/or SAT/ACT scores.
5. Provide a digital photograph.
Application Deadline
Applicant must complete the steps outlined below and submit to the Scholarship Committee by
April 30, 2012. Packages must be post-marked no later than April 30, 2012.
Mail or email your completed application materials to:
LGBT Coalition Scholarship Committee
32 Industrial Drive East
Northampton, MA. 01060
Email: CoalitionScholarships@gmail.com
Questions?
Please email any questions to info@lgbtcoalitionwma.org
Thank YOU for your interest in the Shining Star Scholarship Fund! We look forward to learning more about you. Good luck!
The Shining Star Scholarship Fund
A scholarship in the amount of $500 paid directly to an educational institution in order to further the educational opportunities for qualified LGBT youth.
Eligibility requirements
This scholarship is open to any LGBT youth who attends Western MA high school or college, who has shown an interest in pursuing a college education. Candidates must demonstrate a financial need and complete all requirements by the deadline listed below.
Application Requirements
1. Complete an application.
2. Write an Essay regarding your goals, awards and achievements (maximum of 3 pages).
3. Submit a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, with at least one from an instructor or teacher and one from a supervisor/community organization that you have been involved in.
4. Provide an official school transcript and/or SAT/ACT scores.
5. Provide a digital photograph.
Application Deadline
Applicant must complete the steps outlined below and submit to the Scholarship Committee by
April 30, 2012. Packages must be post-marked no later than April 30, 2012.
Mail or email your completed application materials to:
LGBT Coalition Scholarship Committee
32 Industrial Drive East
Northampton, MA. 01060
Email: CoalitionScholarships@gmail.com
Questions?
Please email any questions to info@lgbtcoalitionwma.org
Thank YOU for your interest in the Shining Star Scholarship Fund! We look forward to learning more about you. Good luck!
