2025 LGBTQ+ Youth College Scholarship

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LGBTQ+ Youth College Scholarship Application (2025)

The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA) is to advocate for equity, safety, and wellness for the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + community. LEA is located at Mi Centro LGBTQ Community Center in Boyle Heights.

The Latino Equality Alliance Scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the mission of the LEA and the LGBTQ+ movement. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in a series of Career and Professional Development workshops led by Latinx LGBTQ+ Leaders.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: April 4th, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Awardees will be informed by April 22nd. For more information and questions, please email scholarship@somoslea.org

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age 16-25 years old
Undocumented and Dream Act Students are eligible
High school seniors residing within the greater Los Angeles area who will be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school or;
Current undergrad and graduate students (who attended high school in the Los Angeles County area) attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Proof of acceptance or attendance to an accredited college, university, or vocational school will be required.
The scholarship is targeted towards self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or other identities within the LGBTQ+ community, graduating high school seniors and/or current undergrad/graduate students.
Must have at least a 2.0 or above GPA.
Awardees are required to attend the LGBTQ+ Youth Scholarship Award Ceremony on May 4th, 2025.

*Please note that this scholarship requires public recognition which may include photos, videos, public appearances, interviews, newspaper publications, and social media postings.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

1. Complete and submit application form

2. Respond to four short essay questions (see below)

3. Submit one letter of recommendation (preferably from a Teacher/Professor, Administrator, Supervisor)

4. Submit unofficial transcripts

*All required materials must be submitted by April 4th, 2025, deadline to complete application.

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

ALL four essay questions must be answered. Please submit only one document and clearly title each response: "Question #1," "Question #2," etc. Once written, email the completed document with your first and last name to scholarship@somoslea.org.

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟏 (300-500 Words)

Share a significant experience that has impacted your life as an LGBTQ+ student; how does that shape your dreams for your future?

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟐 (300-500 Words)

The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA) is to advocate for equity, safety, and wellness for the Latinx LGBTQ+ community. How are you and/or how will you uphold this mission as you advance your education?

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟑 (100-200 words)

If awarded, how do you plan on best using this scholarship opportunity to uplift your educational journey? (e.g. think of your 3-5 year plan to your achieve goals)

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟒 (100- 200 words)

If you had a SUPERPOWER, what would it be and how would you use it to shape the world you’re in today?

Email *

Record my email address with my response

Last Name (As it appears on your transcripts) *

First name (As it appears on your transcripts) *

Is your preferred name different than your legal name?

If yes, please type it in. If no, please type "N/A"

Address *

City *

Zip Code *

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Phone Number *

Email *

Please specify your gender identity *

Cis Woman

Cis Man

Trans Man

Trans Woman

Gender Queer

Gender Non-Conforming

Gender Fluid

Non-Binary

Two-Spirit

Other

Required

What are your preferred pronouns? *

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

She/They

He/They

All Pronouns

Other

Required

Please identify your sexual orientation *

Gay

Lesbian

Bisexual/Pansexual

Asexual

Queer

Heterosexual

Other

Required

Name of high school and/or college currently attending. If you're a current college student, please provide name of current school AND your former high school. *

Is your intended/current major related to the medical field? *

Yes

Intended/Current Major *

Current Cumulative GPA *

Have you engaged in any LEA activities, events, or programming (past or current)? If yes, please list details/ examples. If no, please type "N/A" *

Have you received a LEA scholarship before? *

Yes

Demographic Information

The following questions allow LEA to understand the general population and inform our community vision and priorities. The responses to these questions are for data purposes only and will not disqualify any applicant.

Please specify your race and/or ethnicity *

Are you living with any disabilities? If yes, please specify what condition(s) you are living with. If no, please type "N/A" *

Are you a former or current foster care youth? *

Yes

Are you a DACA recipient? (This collected information is private and will not be shared with anyone outside the scholarship committee.)

Yes

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Are you eligible to apply for Federal (e.g. FAFSA) or Institutional (e.g. college level scholarships) Aid? *

Yes

I need assistance or guidance

Are you a first generation college student? *

Yes

By checking the yes box you are stating that all of the information in this application is true. *

Yes

Required

By checking the yes box you are acknowledging that your application is incomplete until you have submitted your short essay responses AND letter of recommendation to scholarship@somoslea.org by April 4th, 2025 at 11:59pm. *

Yes, I will submit all required materials by April 4th to complete my application.

Send me a copy of my responses.

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