Dively-Dupuis LGBTQ+ Leadership Award

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Inaugural scholarship winner Marklyne Joachim.

Sponsor
Sponsored by the Pride Faculty & Staff Association at UCF, Inc. and the College of Undergraduate Studies

Applications are reviewed by the PFSA Scholarship Committee.    

Award
The Dively-Dupuis LGBTQ+ Leadership Award is $1,400 for one year, to be divided evenly in the Fall and Spring semesters.
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Criteria
  • Applicant must be enrolled at the University as a full-time student
  • Preference will be given to students who are rising juniors or seniors when receiving the award.
  • Applicant will have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
  • Applicant will have demonstrated leadership and/or activism within the LGBTQ community on campus, in Orlando, the state, nationally or internationally.
  • The criteria for awarding the Scholarship will be consistent with the guidelines established by the University Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Requirements
In addition to the basic required information applicants must also:
  • In 300 words or less, tell us who you are including your personal, educational and career goals.
  • In 500 words or less, highlight evidence of your demonstrated leadership and/or activism within the LGBTQ community on campus, in Orlando, the state, nationally or internationally.  
  • Two reference letters and contact information for the references (Name, Telephone, and Email) must be provided.  References should be from people who can a) attest to your current and/or potential level of service/involvement with LGBTQ activism; b) demonstration of integrity; and/or c) demonstration of leadership skills.

Deadline for Submissions
To Be Announced

How to Contribute
You can make a donation to the scholarship fund through the UCF Foundation. Select Dively-Dupuis from the dropdown menu.