EAST LANSING, Mich.– The Michigan State University Gay, Lesbian, Biexual, Transgender Alumni Association, GLBT Faculty, Staff and Graduate Student Association and the LBGT Resource Center have three scholarship opportunities available. The deadline to apply for all three scholarships is April 1.
Following is the list of available scholarships:
The Pride scholarship was founded in 2000 by Michigan State University alumnus Bill Beachler and Michigan State University’s GLBT Faculty, Staff and Graduate Student Association. Preference for this scholarship is given to incoming, first-year students who have demonstrated academic achievement and contributions to LBGT communities. The recipient of the Pride scholarship will receive an award between $4,500 and $5,000.
The Stephen P. Pougnet and Christopher J. Green scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled full-time student of junior or senior standing. Preference for this scholarship is given to students enrolled in The Eli Broad College of Business. Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement with or contributions to LBGT communities. The recipient of the Pougent and Green scholarship will receive an award between $2,000 and $5,000.
The LBGT Students of Color scholarship is awarded to a full-time MSU undergraduate student who is active in addressing issues for students of color who are lesbian, bisexual, gay and/or transgender. Its purpose is to recognize individuals who help to end the stigma that racism and homophobia leave in all communities. The recipient of the LBGT Students of Color scholarship will receive an award between $200 and $400.
Students can find additional information and application materials here.
For more information, contact Michigan State’s LBGT Resource Center by email at lbgtrc@msu.edu or by phone at (517) 353-9520.
To make a contribution to one of the scholarship programs, contact Jennifer Bertram, associate vice president for University Development, at (517) 432-7330 or bertram9@msu.edu.
###