Queer Youth Holiday Party, December 19 When: Saturday December 19th, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center Need a Break From the Family? Youth Meetup, December 26 When: Saturday December 26th, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center New Year Queer Youth Meet-Up - Celebrate New Possibilities, January 2 When: Saturday January 2nd, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Home For The Holidays – A Guide for Self Care During the Holiday Season
“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18
When: Friday December 18th, 2015 @ 4pm - 8pm Check back for more details … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-Up – Every Friday!
In partnership with the First Christian Church, The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program will be holding Queer Youth Meetups in Watsonville starting December 4th! Every Friday after school, youth ages 12 - 18 are invited to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders from the Santa Cruz County. This meetup group will run in conjunction with the Saturday LGBTQ Youth Meetups; more for you to choose! Where: First Christian Church, 15 Madison St. Watsonville, CA When: Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm Contact Alex Santana Jr. at (831) 536 - … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: College Scholarships for LGBT Youth
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 Equality Scholarship - Deadline February 1 The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ … [Read more...]
Tips on Finding the Perfect Scholarship for Your Needs
Check in with the Financial Aid office for the college/university you will be attending for LGBTQ scholarships available to enrolled students. Not a high school senior? All of the scholarships listed above have been established for years, so you can check back next year when you’re ready to apply. Visit The Human Rights Campaign’s scholarship database for a large collection of scholarships for individual institutions and California statewide scholarships. … [Read more...]
LEAGUE Foundation 2016 Scholarship – Deadline April 30
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...]
