About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for residents of central and northern California who have recently graduated high school and are preparing to enroll in college as a first-time freshman student. Applicants must identify as LGBT or demonstrate a history of working toward equality of LGBT individuals. Application requirements for the eQuality Recent High School Graduate Scholarship are:Application form

Eligibility Criteria

Must graduate or have graduated high school between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2018. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Must identify as LGBT or demonstrate a commitment to working toward LGBT equality. Must be enrolling as a first time college freshman in 2018. This award is for U.S. students. Must reside in central or northern California. A full list of eligible counties is available at the eQuality website.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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