Loren Joseph Myers Scholarship
Loren Joseph Myers was a beloved spouse who had a beautiful marriage of forty-six years and led a full life.
Loren had many passions and areas of expertise, spanning fields such as interior decorating, landscaping, gardening, and beyond. Young men who share these interests are often met with discouragement by society, as men often face stigmatization when pursuing artistic fields.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Loren Joseph Myers by uplifting the next generation of young gay men as they pursue their dreams.
Any gay or bisexual male high school senior or undergraduate or trade school freshman may apply for this scholarship opportunity if he is an American citizen between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, has at least a 3.0 GPA and if he is pursuing studies in interior decorating, landscaping or gardening.
To apply, write a short essay telling us what you plan to study, why, and how this scholarship would help you.
Write an essay of no more than one hundred words describing what you plan to study, why you plan to pursue that study and why you need or want this scholarship.
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The application deadline is Nov 23, 2026. Winners will be announced on Dec 24, 2026.
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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 Dec 24, 2026. 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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