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Mike Clawson Salisbury/ Rowan PFLAG Scholarships Program
Scholarships Advisory Committee Carol Williams-Swoope, Chair Mike Clawson Todd Adrian Liz Boltz Mary Frances Edens Merry Overhouser
Application Instructions Dear Applicant: The Salisbury/ Rowan chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is pleased to be able to offer several scholarships for academic year 2012-2013. While parental support of, or consent to, the submission of an application to the Salisbury/ Rowan PFLAG Scholarships Program is desirable, it is not a requirement of the program. Special consideration may be given to students in need, and to students who are living independently of their parents. The Scholarship Advisory Committee will award only one scholarship to each applicant. In order to be eligible for these funds, you must meet the following requirements: - Be a graduating high school senior entering an institute of higher education in fall 2012, or a current college student at Catawba, Livingstone or RCCC.
- Identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender student or a straight ally who can demonstrate an interest in service to and/or support of the GLBT community.
- Have applied to, and been accepted by a 4 year college or 1-2 year community college or vocational school for academic year 2012-2013.
You must provide the following documents: Completed Salisbury-Rowan PFLAG Scholarship Application Form.
Unofficial copy of your High School transcript showing a minimum GPA of 3.0
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, pastor, employer or community leader. Letter must be from someone other than a relative.
An essay (no less than 500 words) discussing either your life as a GLBT student, or how you have been involved with and supported the GLBT community. In this essay you should discuss how you have demonstrated leadership, scholarship and support.
Application Forms The completed application packet must be sent to the following address no later than March 14th, 2012: Salisbury/ Rowan PFLAG Scholarships Foundation Attn: Scholarships Program Administrator P.O. Box 5207 Salisbury, NC 28147-0088 All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their applications by April 14th, 2012. The checks for successful candidates, payable to the institution, will be disbursed in August, 2012. For additional information, contact the scholarships administrator at 704-279-5427 or
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