Hudson Valley Chapter

Scholarships and Awards

Several organizations offer scholarships to which LGBT activists can apply. GLSEN also accepts applicants for annual awards for excellence in activism.

Scholarships

Rosenberg Fund Grant for Activist Youth
The Rosenberg Fund for Children provides for the educational and emotional needs of children of targeted progressive activists, and youth who are targeted activists themselves. In most instances, professionals and institutions directly receive the grants to provide services at no or reduced cost to beneficiaries. Activists can be eligible for up to $3,000 a year for things such as counseling and tuition.
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation to Award College Scholarships
Established in 1996, the LEAGUE Foundation is a scholarship fund, created by and affiliated with LEAGUE at AT&T. Each year, the LEAGUE Foundation awards academic scholarships to assist self-identified Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender youth in attending college. These scholarships are available only to graduating U.S. high school seniors.

Awards

GLSEN Hudson Valley Leadership Awards
Nominations are made prior to are Gala event in May or June of every year. If you are interested in nominating an individual for their outstanding work in supporting LGBT youth, we encourage you to fill out our application.