Scholarship Name:

Prism Foundation (PF) (formerly Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Foundation) Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by the Prism Foundation to high school, college and technical school students.

Award Amount:

$1,000.00 – $5,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) letter of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited U.S. college, university or technical school; 2) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities, particularly as it relates to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer) community; 3) Priority consideration given to applicants who identify as both API (Asian Pacific-Islander) and/or LGBTQ; 4) One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, counselor, employer, or community leader highlighting applicant’s community activism and leadership skills required; 5) Transcript(s) required.

NOTE:

O  Application available March 9, 2020.

O Applicants do not have to be API OR LGBTQ. Allies are encouraged to apply.

O International students enrolled/enrolling in U.S. college or university are eligible to apply for this scholarship award.

O  Applicants unable to provide supporting documentation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, should contact the Prism Foundation at philanthropy@theprismfoundation.org.

Renewable:

N/A

Location:

Nationwide (US)

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

May be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate, graduate or technical school student

Category (Select all that apply):

Ethnicity, Race, Merit-based, Sexual Orientation/Identity, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major/Field of Study

Web Site:

https://theprismfoundation.org/scholarships

Point of Contact:

Prism Foundation

Telephone: (415)-857-4272

Email: scholarship@theprismfoundation.org

Website: https://theprismfoundation.org/