Amelia Michelle Sanford LGBTQIA+ Memorial Scholarship
Amelia Michelle Sanford was an LGBTQIA+ student-athlete who believed in supporting her community.
Having dealt with discrimination herself in high school and bridging into college, Amelia wanted to uplift others who needed support in a socially volatile climate. In today’s society, many student-athletes with LGBTQIA+ identities face barriers in their sport and need to be encouraged to stick with their passions and overcome their obstacles.
This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ student-athletes to assist them in the pursuit of higher education.
Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior who plays a sport may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, submit a short video or an essay telling what are some of your struggles as a LGBTQIA+ student and what are you hoping to accomplish?
What are some of your struggles as an LGBTQIA+ student and what are you hoping to accomplish in the future?
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The application deadline is Apr 10, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 10, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 10, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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