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Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/11/2023
Closes: 1/5/2024

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington pursuing postsecondary education. Students living in poverty who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, or life within the foster care system are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for a minimum of three months prior to the application deadline or lived within the state for at least one out of the five prior years
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Proven leadership potential in the LGBTQ+ community or field of study
  • Aged 21 or younger
  • Lack of a broader LGBTQ+ community support system
  • Encountered additional barriers to education, including economic, racial, social, geographical, or being politically disenfranchised and living in poverty, have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, or life within the foster care system
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Maximum Age
    21
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA
    Activities
    Leadership
    Situation
    Foster Child, Homeless, Low-Income Household, Overcame Adversity

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