The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support lesbians in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships of $4,000 to several students graduating high school or already enrolled in college in any year of study, including graduate school. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s school and are applied toward tuition. Scholarship Amount = $4,000 Application Opens: Spring 2023 www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships … [Read more...]

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarship Amount = $6,000 Deadline to Apply:  January 31st, 2023 www.equalityscholarship.org Local eQuality Scholarship Recipients Over the Years 2022: Reyes Morales Warne (he), San Lorenzo Valley High School Lucia Umeki-Martínez (they), Watsonville High School Troy Alansalon (he/they), Marina High School 2021: Laurel Bowen (she/they), Pacific … [Read more...]

Each year, Pajaro Valley Pride awards a scholarship(s) to a student or students based on their academic successes and those who have been highly active in social justice issues either on campus or in the general community. Scholarship Amount: Varies Year to Year (past awardees have received $1,000 - $1,500) Application Opens: TBD (see website for updates, estimated Winter/Spring 2023) pajarovalleypride.org Learn about the past recipients here … [Read more...]

Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County 16 Different Scholarships are Available for Santa Cruz County high school students!  The descriptions on the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County website provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. Scholarship Amount = Varies (Range $1,000 - $5,000) Application … [Read more...]

SafeRx Santa Cruz County (SafeRx) is a local substance use safety coalition comprised of social service, government, behavioral health, and healthcare organizations dedicated to aligning and accelerating best practices for opioids and other substances, as well as current best practice guidelines to reduce death. NARCAN Directory for Youth (PDF Available Here) Complete our Anonymous Youth Survey! SafeRx is asking for North County student voices in a brief survey to identify student experiences/perspectives around alcohol and other … [Read more...]

The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. Learn more and find ideas to participate at glaad.org/transweek Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of … [Read more...]

GLSEN's Solidarity Week is a student-led program where LGBTQ+ students and educators in K-12 schools lead the conversation on how non LGBTQ+ people can be in solidarity with them and also how they can show solidarity with others in their community. Solidarity Week Guides Students Elementary School Educators Middle & High School Educators For resources, tools, and ways to participate please visit glsen.org/programs/solidarity-week … [Read more...]