May 13, 2021
Apply Now for an LGBTQ+ Scholarship
The UWGB Pride Center has made two $900 scholarships available for two students at any of the four UWGB campuses who show leadership or potential for leadership in LGBTQ+ advocacy. The application is due May 27, 2021 at midnight via e-mail to Stacie Christian, Ph.D., Pride Center director.
The intent of this scholarship is to promote activism or research in support of the LGBTQ+ community. This scholarship is open to any UWGB student with a demonstrable record or strong potential in LGBTQ+ activism or research that addresses sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. The award committee recognizes that those who identify as “straight allies” can have a dramatic impact on LGBTQ+ issues, and strongly encourages both allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
Scholarship Selection Criteria:
The Pride Center has the discretion to determine how many annual scholarships are available and which student(s) enrolled in the four UW-Green Bay campuses shall receive a scholarship. Applicants must:
- have completed 24 college credits, 12 which must be from one of the four UW-Green Bay campus locations.
- be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours in either an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program at UW-Green Bay at time of application.
- have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- have demonstrated a commitment to and leadership potential in LGBTQ+ activism and /or research.
- complete and submit a scholarship application (essay and two references) in one e-mail by the due date of May 20, 2021 to Stacie Christian, Ph.D., at christis@uwgb.edu
To apply, please submit the following information within one e-mail:
- Students should submit a one-page essay that addresses the student’s past achievement and future goals in support of LGBTQ+ populations. Examples might include, but are not limited to: holding positions of responsibility in LGBTQ+ or ally organizations; presentation or publication of academic research of LGBTQ+ issues; thesis work leading to advancement in understanding of LGBTQ+ populations and/or issues related to those populations; community activism in support of human rights with a focus on LGBTQ+ peoples.
- Submit one to two letters of recommendation from one to two individuals who are familiar with your LGBTQ+ or academic work.
- Please include your name and student identification number on your essay cover sheet.
Note: This scholarship does not take financial need into consideration for award, but UWGB Financial Aid will be notified of scholarship award.
Questions? Contact Stacie Christian, Ph.D., Director of Inclusive Excellence and Pride Center, at christis@uwgb.edu.