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The Chely Wright LIKE ME® Scholarship
Application deadline May 31st – Apply Now!
OVERVIEW
The Chely Wright LIKE ME® Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing a college degree who actively advocate for LGBT youth and/or to students who are severely affected by teen bullying or suicide of an LGBT youth. Through this scholarship, LGBT affected youth can apply for funding to pay for educational expenses to pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program. For this college year, LIKE ME® will award up to five scholarships for $ 1,250 each.
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GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
1. Award is open to Graduating High School Seniors who can show that they have actively advocated for LGBT issues, such as…. respect and inclusion for LGBT youth, community service at an LGBT resource, involvement and/or attendance of LGBT events, working against teen bullying or teen suicide, and any other activities that improve the condition of the LGBT community and/or improve cultural conditions for LGBT youth. This list serves as examples only, and each student’s personal, individual advocacy will be different.
Please use your personal activities and advocacy to demonstrate your commitment to the future of the LGBT community. The Selection Board will review your advocacy to measure its improvement for LGBT youth and/or the future of the LGBT community.
2. Award criteria are based on demonstration of past leadership, LGBT community service involvement, financial need, academic credentials, personal essay, future goals, and possibly an individual interview.
3. Applicants must send the completed written application form to LIKE ME®, P. O. Box 1605, Belton, MO 64012. Application must be received by May 31st to be eligible for Fall semester. Additional written materials such as recommendation letters, an essay, magazine or newspaper articles, and/or examples of prior demonstrated success in advocating for LGBT youth will facilitate our selection process. Links to websites will not be reviewed. Printed copies of web pages will be accepted. Please help us by providing any materials that you think will support your experiences.
4. LIKE ME® must receive all applications no later than May 31st to be considered for the Fall admissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. Students will be required to maintain a B- average (GPA) to be considered for selection. Rare exceptions may be considered with explanation of extenuating circumstances.
6. LIKE ME® is not required to award all 5 scholarships annually. Awards are given only to applicants approved by the Scholarship Committee based on the criteria above.
7. We will not have restrictions on residency of applicants, nor age requirements.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDING PROCESS
Scholarship awards will not be distributed until LIKE ME® receives all required documentation, including copy of acceptance letter from the institution the student will be attending, and verification of attendance by the relevant admissions office. LIKE ME® will distribute awards directly to the educational institution only, and only upon verification of attendance.
Completed applications should be submitted to LIKE ME® for review and consideration. Send your application with additional written materials of your choice to:
The LIKE ME® Organization
P. O. Box 1605
Belton, MO 64012-1605
You will receive a letter informing you of your consideration or rejection in the selection process.