Latinos Salud is proud to offer the Health and Support Services Pride Scholarship to members of the LGBTQ/A+ community who are pursuing higher education for a career in helping professions such as nursing, social work, psychology, or public health, and who intend to work in South Florida upon graduation. Latinos Salud’s scholarship is available to LGBTQ/A+ high school seniors for their freshman college year, and to continuing college / university students.
Our Pride Scholarship will award up to $2,500 per year for college Freshman and Sophomore years, and up to $5,000 per year for the Junior and Senior years.
The selection committee considers multiple factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including academic performance, financial need, personal goals, likelihood of progress toward a degree, and the applicant’s identification with and concern for the well-being of the region’s LGBTQ/A+ community.
The selection committee is especially focused on those whose lived experiences and identity equip them to serve LGBTQ/A+ community members disproportionately impacted by medical and mental health conditions. Each candidate who applies is evaluated on the criteria listed below as well as the totality of their situation.
Key dates:
- May 15th, 2024 – Applications are due.
- June 2024 – Finalist interviews
- July 5th, 2024 – Scholars selected. All applicants notified of status.
- Mid-August 2024 – Award checks disbursed
Click HERE for more information and to submit your application.
