Award Descriptions
  • LGBTQ Student of the Year - Awarded to a LGBTQ student based on community involvement and academic excellence
  • Ally of the Year - Awarded to a LGBTQ Ally who is a positive force in the LGBTQ community through participation in the community activities. 

Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to apply for the scholarship if you are currently a senior in a high school within the GLVCC area with plans on attending an accredited higher education institution. 

Application checklist:
  1. A completed application, including all attachments 
  2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic standing and community engagement. 
  3. Transcript from your high school(s). 

Please complete ALL requested information on the application form in order to be considered for the scholarship. You do not need to be accepted at a college or university before applying for the scholarship. Submit the application to your Guidance Counselor for their endorsement and they will forward the application to the LGBTQ Business Council Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarship checks will be mailed to the college or university in which you enroll. 

                                     Your completed application must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 30th, 2020. 
                                                               If mailing, please mail completed application to:

                                                                                LGBTQ Business Council
                                                                            840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205
                                                                                    Allentown, PA 18101
                                           Or email the completed application to brittanyw@lehighvalleychamber.org

    Section A: Personal Information

    The following information marked (*) will be used for demographic information and is optional for all scholarships.

    Section B: ​Your Educational Background

    3) Schools you have attended in the past three (3) years.
    Max file size: 20MB

    Section C: Your Educational Objectives

    5) Please provide the following information about the colleges and universities that you have applied to.

    Section D: Extracurricular Activities
    ​Please highlight those activities you are most proud of. (If not applicable, please type N/A)

    Section E: Essay Question

    The following questions are a critical part of your application. Please answer fully and to the best of your ability. Limit your response to 500 words. 

    Instructions:
    - Your response must be submitted on separate pages from the application form. 
    - Include your full name and the page number on top, right corner of each page. 
    - Your responses must be word processed with one-inch margins, double-spaced, and using a 12-point      Arial font.
    - Please pay close attention to the word limits for each question. Exceeding the word limit can negatively             impact the overall evaluation of your application.  

    • Use the following questions as prompts to reflect on your involvement in the LGBTQ community. 
      1. ​​How will you actively serve as a leader within your community?
      2. What is the biggest obstacle you see as an LGBTQ youth or ally?
      3. How will your studies or career plans help you to have a positive impact on the LGBTQ community?
      4. What are your goals and aspirations after high school?

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