Scholarship Name:

Stonewall Community Foundation Little Bird Scholarship (formerly the Levin-Goffe Scholarship for LGBTQI Immigrants)

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through SCF to New York students.

Award Amount:

$18,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Two (2) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Min. 3.25 GPA;  2) Must self-identify as self-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex; 3) Must be undocumented, i.e., do not hold U.S. citizenship, a green card, or an F-1 visa, and is not an international student;* 4) Must be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited, nonprofit New York City college or university; 5) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 6) Proof of enrollment required; 7) Transcript(s) required; 8) Scholarship award payable in the following installments:   $18,000.00 over two (2) academic years.

NOTE:

• *Refugees and individuals seeking or granted asylum in the United States are eligible, provided they meet all other criteria.

• Please note that applications will remain confidential to Stonewall Community Foundation staff and a small, carefully selected panel of reviewers and will not be shared externally or with any government agencies.

Renewable:

N/A

Location:

New York, International

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application, Must be enrolled as a full-time student 

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be an undergraduate junior or senior

Category(ies):

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Residency, School / College, Sexual Orientation/Identity

Web Site:

https://www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships

Point of Contact:

Stonewall Community Foundation

1270 Broadway, Suite 501

New York, New York 10001

Telephone: (212) 457-1341

Email: scholarships@stonewallfoundation.org

Website: https://www.stonewallfoundation.org/