GSA Scholarship Available

See Susan or Kelly for scholarship applications.

About GSA for Safe Schools Youth Scholarship
The Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) Youth Scholarship awards four high school seniors $1000 each. The recipients of these awards will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting respect for all, especially in a school setting, with an emphasis on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues (LGBT). This scholarship is open to all Wisconsin high school seniors, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Examples of student activities that might bring an applicant to the attention of GSAFE include, but are not limited to:
A student who has been active in the formation or the continuation of a Gay-Straight Alliance.
A student who has consistently included LGBT materials in his/her/hir coursework.
A student who has organized an event that has promoted fair treatment and safety for LGBT people.
A student who has been an active part of community efforts involving LGBT issues.
A student who has faced and sought to overcome obstacles related to LGBT issues.

Requirements for the Youth Scholarship
Graduating High School Senior
Resident of Wisconsin
Completion of enclosed application
Two letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be written by a member of your school staff
If awarded scholarship: Attendance at GSA for Safe Schools Celebration of Leadership Awards Ceremony in Madison on May 16, 2009.

Application Deadline
All applications must be received by March 13, 2009 and will be kept confidential.
Announcement: April 2009

Submission of the Scholarship Application
Application can be submitted electronically as a Word attachment or as a hard copy that is hand-delivered, mailed or faxed to the office of:
GSA for Safe Schools
301 S. Bedford Street #1
Madison, WI 53703