Who Can Apply:
- Amelia Michelle Sanford was an LGBTQIA+ student-athlete who believed in supporting her community.
- Having dealt with discrimination herself in high school and bridging into college, Amelia wanted to uplift others who needed support in a socially volatile climate. In today’s society, many student-athletes with LGBTQIA+ identities face barriers in their sport and need to be encouraged to stick with their passions and overcome their obstacles.
- This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ student-athletes to assist them in the pursuit of higher education.
- Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior who plays a sport may apply for this scholarship.
Submission: To apply, submit a short video or an essay telling what are some of your struggles as a LGBTQIA+ student and what are you hoping to accomplish?
Deadline: April 10, 2023
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/amelia-michelle-sanford-lgbtqia-memorial-scholarship/
