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PFLAG New Orleans Scholarship

Award Amount
$10,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. *Please note: The number of recipients for this program varies according to the number of students meeting the eligibility requirements in any given year.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a resident of Louisiana.
  4. Must be a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered student.
  5. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age by April 15 of the year the award is made.
  6. Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student at time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for residents of Louisiana age 17 or older who self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Applicants must be enrolled in or in the process of applying to an accredited postsecondary institution.

Application requirements for the PFLAG New Orleans Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • ID
  • Photo
Additional Information: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students will be judged on the following criteria: affirmation of their gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered identity; demonstration of integrity and honesty; participation and leadership in community activities; determination and potential to achieve personal and academic goals; and demonstration of financial need. Recipients must be present at the awards event to accept the scholarship in person at the award ceremony, usually the Saturday evening before Mother's Day.

Award Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 annually, non-renewable. Awards are paid jointly to the student and the institution and are meant primarily for tuition and fees.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $10,000.

About Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG):
Contact Information: Joe Melcher ,Scholarship Coordinator
Address: Scholarship Selection Committee P.O. Box 15515 New Orleans, Louisiana 70175

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