Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship
If you are trying to finance your education, you know that $10,000 will go a very long way. If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student, there are many LGBT financial aid scholarships open to you, and while the Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship Program is open to everyone, due to the terms and purpose of the program, being an LGBT student does give you an advantage.
The Dillenkoffer Endowment was founded in the memory of Gayle Dillenkoffer, who died in 2006. The fund also exists for the purpose of supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens that live in either Kansas or Missouri by providing scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition for college. It is the belief of the endowment that LGBT teens have a harder time getting educated because of the discrimination and equality that they face from their peers as well as the adults in their lives.
When you apply for the Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship Program, it is vital that you give a great deal of consideration to the mission of the organization. The mission of the organization is to reward teens who are gay who have demonstrated the ability to succeed despite personal and academic challenges, to support them through higher education, and to provide them with the necessary tools to become role models for other young adults.
The LGBT scholarships offered through this organization is thought to be one of the best available for LGBT students, as it pays $10,000 each year for four years for the winner – which is huge. You stand a better chance of winning the award if you are an LGBT student, and you must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Additionally, you must be able to show the selection committee how you have helped to make a difference in your community through community or school activities, organizations, or involvement. While you must reside in Kansas or Missouri, you must also be planning to attend a college in Kansas or Missouri.
Each year, the deadline for applying occurs in March, but you can apply as early as January. You must be willing and able to travel to Kansas City for an interview, and selections are made by the committee in May. There is some conflicting information. Some information claims that only LGBT students are eligible, while other information states that all students are eligible to apply. If you are not an LGBT student, it is important that you verify your eligibility for this gay scholarship through the organization before applying.
Because this LGBT financial aid scholarship program is so incredibly lucrative, you should expect the competition to be stiff, but some believe that there isn’t that much competition because of the limited area that the scholarship is available to, as well as the fact that preference is given to openly LGBT students.
Contact Information
The Dillenkoffer Endowment
1400 NW 85th Street, #206
Kansas City, MO 64155-4127
866-465-2008
Email – info@dillenkoffer.org
#1 by alieu drammeh on June 3, 2011 - 12:15 am
35 yr. old gay male desperately in need of financial assistance for master of science in nursing. classes start in September.
#2 by admin on July 21, 2011 - 7:19 pm
alieu,
read more at MSc Scholarships and nursing scholarships. You may have to contact the sponsors to inquire about their MSC scholarships.