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​ALSO Youth, Inc., is offering scholarships to provide financial support and encouragement to LGBTQ+ youth, who are seeking to attend a continuing education institution in the field of their choice. This is a Merit/Needs-based Scholarship (open to all applicants regardless of immigration status).

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If you are under 22 years old and continuing your education in the 2021 - 2022 school year, you may be eligible for an ALSO Scholarship.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY

• Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be an LGBTQ+ youth under the age of 22 as of August 1st of the year of application.
• Be a resident of a county that ALSO Youth serves in Florida (currently Sarasota and Manatee counties).
• Be enrolled at an accredited non-profit academic or vocational institution in the summer or fall of the year of application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Scholarship applicants must submit the following to ALSO Youth by the deadline posted on ALSO’s website
• A completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Transcript(s) of grades for the applicant’s most recently completed coursework. This may include high school transcripts, GED score report or any postsecondary transcripts.
• Two recommendation forms from non-related adults such as instructors, employers or mentors.
• An up-to-date, typed resume.
• A one-to-two page typed personal statement expressing why the applicant is applying for the scholarship and the applicant’s educational and career goals.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• The Executive Committee of the Board of ALSO Youth will consider the following when selecting scholarship recipients:
• Leadership/Involvement with ALSO Youth, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, and/or school GSA or Diversity Club.
• Academic achievement.
• Financial need. Finalists may be required to attend a personal interview with the selection committee.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

• Proof of enrollment or letter of acceptance will be required prior to checks being released.
• Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and are designated for tuition, required fees, books, and supplies only.
• Multiple scholarships will be awarded, with $500 being the minimum award.
• All applicants must submit these materials by May 30, 2021.

If you have any questions about the ALSO Scholarship, feel free to call our center (941)951-2576, or email info@alsoyouth.org.