Betty Ann Engstrom Scholarship

[Jennifer Bleaux]

*The Betty Ann Engstrom Scholarship is now open for submissions!*



This scholarship provides support to programs for LGBTQ+ students and to
assist the university in providing co-curricular enrichment and campus-wide
support for LGBTQ+ students. The goal of this scholarship is to help build
and sustain a more diverse and inclusive community.



Scholarship candidates must meet the following criteria:



1.    Currently LGBTQ+ identifying

2.    Currently active in the university LGBTQ+ community.

3.    Demonstrating initiative and dedication to improving student life (in
terms of co-curricular enrichment and social support) for members of the
university's LGBTQ+ community.

a.       Activities that demonstrate such initiative and dedication include
but are not limited to the following: maintaining and/or developing LGBTQ+
themed programs such as concerts, films, speakers, readings, art and
photography exhibits, library acquisitions, dances, coffee houses, support
groups, campus-wide informational outreach.

4.    A matriculated full-time student, in good academic standing with a
minimum GPA of 2.3.



In addition to supporting student scholarships, disbursements from the fund
may be used for other relevant purposes, including but not limited to the
following:



1.    Stipends for LGBTQ+ student peer educators.

2.    Funding of LGBTQ+ programs and activities (e.g. fees for speakers,
film rentals).

3.    Support for LGBTQ+ Resource Committee programs and activities.

4.    Other initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ students that may be developed
over time.



Applications are due by the end of day on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.



Click here to apply
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/diversity/initiatives.html> Please
fill out the application under the “Betty Ann Engstrom” heading below
“Scholarship and Grant Opportunities”. Or find the direct link to the form
here. <https://forms.gle/BmEe8bzvPQwHiFQZA>



APPLY TODAY!


Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the
Plattsburgh College Foundation.
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