Legacy Scholarships for Lesbians

Legacy offers $1000 scholarships to outstanding lesbian undergraduate and graduate full-time students.

To qualify, applicants must:

· be full-time students at an accredited college or university in the U.S.;
· have a grade point average of 3.0 or better;
· demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the lesbian community;
· demonstrate financial need;
· and follow the guidelines below.

Consideration will include academic performance; honors; personal/ financial hardship; and, especially, service to the lesbian/ gay/ bisexual/ transgender community.

Applicants must submit applications, a school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a written personal statement (1,000 words or less) that offers insights into her achievements and goals, and why she deserves a scholarship. The application deadline is May 1st of each year.

An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc.
150 West 26th Street, Suite 602
New York, NY 10001
phone: 212-366-6507
fax: 212-366-4425
http://www.uncommonlegacy.org