Who is eligible for the Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship?

Identity: Applicants must identify as a lesbian. Academic Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States. Commitment to LGBTQ+ Advocacy: Applicants should demonstrate a history of advocacy and leadership in the LGBTQ+ community, such as through volunteer work, activism, or organizational involvement. Academic Achievement: While there is no minimum GPA requirement, applicants should have demonstrated academic performance and a commitment to their studies. Application Materials: To apply, students must submit an essay that reflects on their experiences as a lesbian, their educational goals, and how they plan to use their education to positively impact the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants should also submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals familiar with their work or leadership in LGBTQ+ spaces.

When is the application deadline for Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship 2025 or 2026?

The application deadline can change each academic year. Please use the Apply Now button to view the most recent deadline.

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

Name: Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

Award Amount: $4,000 (one-time award)

Information and Eligibility:

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established to support and empower lesbian students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to LGBTQ+ issues. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education while actively contributing to the LGBTQ+ community. The scholarship honors the legacies of two influential women, Joy Traub and Marilyn Dicker, who were passionate about supporting education for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Eligibility criteria for the Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship include the following:

Identity: Applicants must identify as a lesbian.
Academic Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States.
Commitment to LGBTQ+ Advocacy: Applicants should demonstrate a history of advocacy and leadership in the LGBTQ+ community, such as through volunteer work, activism, or organizational involvement.
Academic Achievement: While there is no minimum GPA requirement, applicants should have demonstrated academic performance and a commitment to their studies.
Application Materials: To apply, students must submit an essay that reflects on their experiences as a lesbian, their educational goals, and how they plan to use their education to positively impact the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants should also submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals familiar with their work or leadership in LGBTQ+ spaces.

Deadline: Applications are typically due by July 24. Please check the Stonewall Foundation website for exact dates.

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