GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund Scholarship Application Opens on National Coming Out Day
SEATTLE, WA – The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund proudly announces the opening of its annual scholarship application on October 11th, 2024, in celebration of National Coming Out Day.
Since 1991, GSBA has invested over $6 million in LGBTQ+ and allied students, supporting 552 scholars with a graduation rate of 81%, well above the national average of 62%. During the 2024 school year alone, GSBA supported 70 scholars! Beyond receiving financial assistance through our scholarships, GSBA offers our cohort additional essential resources that go beyond tuition, such as professional networking opportunities and emergency funds.
2024 also brought exciting leadership changes within GSBA. Stacy Harbour-Van Hoy (she/her) has been promoted to Scholarship & Education Fund Director, and Morgan Romero (she/he) has joined the team as the new Scholarship and Education Support Specialist. Their expertise and dedication will be instrumental in enhancing GSBA’s scholarship programs and expanding its impact.
“I love October 11th for [many] reasons! Opening our scholarship application on National Coming Out Day is a powerful statement of our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community,” said Stacy Harbour-Van Hoy, Scholarship & Education Fund Director. “We are excited about this new chapter, we have newly named scholarships that will be announced at EQUALUX 2024, and I believe our approach allows us to provide even more personalized and impactful support for our scholars.”
How to Apply
The GSBA Scholarship application opens on October 11th, 2024, and must be submitted by Friday, January 10at 5:00 pm PST. High school seniors, undergraduate students, and eligible graduate students who are Washington State residents are encouraged to apply. Applicants selected will participate in interviews with the scholarship committee in April 2025. For more information about the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund or to apply, visit GSBA’s website.
Also, starting this year, the GSBA and Pride Foundation will be using separate scholarship applications. Our organizations have shared a scholarship application for over 30 years, but as the programs have grown, so have the management requirements. We now need individual systems to give our scholars the best service we can provide. Applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships from both organizations will need to complete both applications. You can find Pride Foundation application information HERE.
About GSBA
GSBA is Washington State’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and is the largest in North America. We represent small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
GSBA proudly serves as a connector across the region, bringing the community together through business while advocating for civil rights and small business, promoting LGBTQ+ tourism, and investing in the next generation of leaders through the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund.
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