SpeakOUT Boston, the nation’s first LGBTQ+ speakers bureau, has announced their sixth annual scholarship competition for LGBTQ+ students living in New England. To apply, students submit an essay, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or mentor, and a transcript of their grades so far.
The deadline to apply is midnight EST, March 31, 2023. Complete details are available on the SpeakOUT Boston website.
“With not many scholarships out there benefiting LGBTQ+ students specifically, SpeakOUT is committed to lifting up the higher education aspirations of LGBTQ+ students through our scholarship program.” said Executive Director Ellyn Ruthstrom. “Every year we are impressed by the amazing youth who share their triumphs and their challenges with us and we want to help support the next steps in their education in this small way.”
SpeakOUT trains members of the community to tell their personal stories in schools,
colleges, faith communities, workplaces, public libraries and many other venues to open up
a dialogue with our audiences and create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Speakers come
from all walks of life and share stories about coming out or transitioning, falling in love,
working in their professions, discrimination and harassment they have endured, and other
topics that help to increase awareness about LGBTQ+ experience.
More: speakoutboston.org
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