Equality is an important aspect that everyone should take forward for the development of the country. PFLAG of Jacksonville shows their initiation by providing the scholarship to the students who are LGBT+ and trying to adjust in the community and show their existence. The program shows their interest in the students who are LGBT+ and are trying to pursue post-secondary studies without hesitation. They believe that education can make a change in the world.
They are encouraging the vision where diversity is accepted, respected, and valued by all. They believe in supporting eh families, allies, and people who are LGBT. Through this scholarship, the program is trying to encourage the community to look at these people as humans and not in other ways. They believe that initiating this scholarship will help this student in need, and educating the LGBT+ community will bring a great change in the community. This scholarship’s selection criteria are based on academic performance, their view towards the world, and financial requirement.
The PFLAG of Jacksonville is an organization that works Under IRS guidelines; they provide the opportunity to the community, which is always hidden from the public eyes. They are working for the LGBT+ community as they have a strong belief that our support and contribution will help this community grow strong and achieve its goal.
Brief Description
Go through the table given below to get more information about the scholarship:
| Organization | PFLAG of Jacksonville |
| Educational Level | Post-secondary or trade school institution |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Multiple |
| City | Multiple |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Status | June 1, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application |
Who May Be Eligible
Take a look at the points mentioned below to know about the eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be 16 years old and complete high school by 2021 or be engaged in college or university.
- Students must be resident of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties for at least the last two years
- Applicants must be full-time attendants.
How to Apply
All applicants are requested to take a look at the eligibility criteria and submit all the listed documents accompanied to the completely filled application. Applicants can download the application at the provided link and fill the complete form and send it through email at Scholarship@pflagjax.org along with the documents required.
Supporting Documents
Applicants are kindly requested to send all the documents mentioned below with the application for being eligible for the scholarship:
- Applicant must deliver a brief speech of 3-5minutes at the annual PFLAG Scholarship Ceremony held in August.
- Fellows must give proof of acceptance from a post‐secondary educational or trade institution for the annual academics.
- Candidates must provide the grades after the completion of the first academic term.
- Applicants must submit a video or a written essay of one page typed about how being a PFLAG scholarship recipient has made it possible for them to achieve or pursue their academic goals and serve the LGBT community.
Benefits
This scholarship will help LGBT students to complete their academics without facing any obstacles to the finances. The scholarship will illuminate the annual stress of this community’s students. It will help these students to build confidence and face the community. This scholarship must only be occupied for paying the tuition fees, books, and other academics-related expenses. Through this, many students will receive the opportunity to complete their academics without having any burden of the fees,
Application Deadline
All applications should be sent before the deadline, June 1, 2021, as late applications will not be accepted.
