Applicants will be asked to submit their GPA, Must be accepted to an educational institution, have participated in community service and public involvement, have letter of recommendation from two sponsors, and write two short essays. Application will be added to the website soon. Deadline to Apply: April 30th, 2016 Visit The LEAGUE Foundation for more details … [Read more...]
Queer Foundation’s 11th Annual High School Senior English Essay Contest – Deadline February 14
To promote effective writing by, about, and/or for queer youth, Queer Foundation offers to the winners of the eleventh annual high school seniors English essay contest $1,000 scholarships to attend the U.S. college or university of their choice in the 2016–17 academic year to study queer theory or related fields. Examples of related fields are queer medical, legal, or social issues. Deadline to Apply: February 14th, 2016 Visit The Queer Foundation for this year’s writing prompt and to submit an application … [Read more...]
Equality Scholarship – Deadline February 1
The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. It is expected that the collaborative will award one $12,000 scholarship and 10 or more $6,0000 scholarships to put towards college expenses for graduating high school seniors. Deadline to Apply: February 1st, 2016 To learn more about elegibility, selection criteria, submitting an application, or have general questions visit equalityscholarship.org … [Read more...]
Point Foundation – The National LGBT Scholarship Fund – Deadline January 19
The Point Foundation provides financial assistance to members of the LGBTQ and their early involvement in causes and devotion to making the world a fair place for all. Deadline to Apply: January 19th, 2016 Visit The Point Foundation for more details and eligibility requirements … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Queer Youth Art Project – Identity and the Self-Portrait” Presented by The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Program and The Santa Cruz Art League, December 20
Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. Next Class: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** ** One class per month through May ** … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG SCC Presents: “Coffee & Conversation” December 8
PFLAG is celebrating the art of conversation during the holidays. We are trying out a new meeting format for the next couple of months. Instead of our formal meeting, with support group and program, we are going informal—coffee and conversation. We are hoping that this will be more welcoming and will allow us to more fully meet the needs of parents and other members of the LGBTQ community. When: Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 @ 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA Contact us: pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBT Youth Meet-Up @ The Diversity Center – Saturdays
Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! Next Meeting: Saturday December 5th, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18
[Save the Date] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18 … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Queer Youth Art Project – Identity and the Self-Portrait” Presented by The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Program and The Santa Cruz Art League
Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. Next Class: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Calling All Teen Artists! Sell Your Art at the Subjects to Change Winter Art Market! Submissions Due November 30
Make art? Make crafts? Wanna sell it? - SELL YOUR STUFF AT OUR WINTER ART MARKET! How? Email: subjectstochange@santacruzmah.org by November 30th with you name, grade, school, statement about your artwork & 3 - 5 images of what you plan to sell! (NOTE: since it's the holiday season, we recommend giftable items...like cards, buttons, hats, bags, etc.) For more information see attached flyer! … [Read more...]