PFLAG Santa Fe 2009 Scholarships - Deadline this Saturday the 28th

PFLAG Santa Fe is pleased to announce the our 2009 Scholarships! This year the Santa Fe chapter of PFLAG will offer up to or more than $15,000 in scholarships for the 2009/10 academic year. The deadline for students to apply is March 28, 2008.

The Santa Fe Chapter of PFLAG has awarded over $149,000 in scholarships since the inception of our local scholarship program in 1997. These scholarships recognize outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, encourage continuing education for self-identified LGBT youth, and foster a positive image of LGBT people in society.

Please note the following eligibility requirements:

• Priority is given to LGBT youth, however LGBT students up to the age of 35 are eligible to apply.
• Priority will be given to first time recipients. Only past recipients who have received only one Santa Fe PFLAG scholarship are eligible (i.e. you are not eligible if you have received it twice).
• One scholarship designated for a Straight Ally may be available.
• Must attend a post-secondary educational institution within one year.
• Resident of the state of New Mexico.
• Must submit an application (in full, following all directions) with required supporting materials by the application deadline.
• Awards will be paid by check jointly to the student and the institution. Applications will be considered only if the following is postmarked by Sat March 28, 2009:
1. Completed Application — original AND three copies
2. Student's most recent transcripts
3. Two recommendations (forms should be sent by the references)

The application will be available online at http://www.pflagsantafe.org or http://www.nmgsa.org (starting around Jan 20th). We can also email or snail mail you a copy of the application. Decisions will be made by May 10, 2009. Also, save the date for the Scholarship Award Reception (attendance expected) on Sun June 7, 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact us at scholarship@pflagsantafe.org or by calling Jenn at 660-3288 or Alicia or Eduardo (habla espanol) at 424.8951.

Thank you for supporting the PFLAG Scholarship Program. Please pass the word along!