Hampton Roads Unity "Be a Pillar" Scholarship
Hampton Roads Unity is a local drag pageant with the sole purpose of unifying the LGBTQIA+ community.
In doing so, Hampton Roads Unity promotes inter-community activities and understanding, bolstering support and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals while giving back to the community and creating positive change in the world.
This scholarship, inspired by the heart of our late friend Craig Lyon and the philanthropy of Charles Kirtland, aims to support LGBTQIA+ students as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their goals of making the world a better place.
Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior or undergraduate student who has volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship but students in VA will be given preference.
To apply, tell us about a time when you were affected by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and how the experience motivated you to be an activist.
Tell us about a time when you were affected by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and how it shaped your plans for future activism.
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The application deadline is Apr 9, 2027. Winners will be announced on May 10, 2027.
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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, 2027. 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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