PFLAGS San Diego County Chapter wants to promote their scholarships with our Sweetwater students.
They offer several scholarship opportunities for our LGBTQ high school seniors.
Students can access the link for the detailed information, https://pflag.com/scholarships/.
Scholarship Descriptions are as follows:
Gary A. Marcus Scholarship for the Fine and Applied Arts
This scholarship is open to students who are continuing their education in the fine and applied arts to include art programs, theatre, literature, and music. Mr. Marcus has a BFA and MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and has been an Interior Designer in San Diego since 1970.
M. Lynne Austin Memorial Scholarship
Ray and Jan Aller established the scholarship in memory of Rev. Martha Lynne Austin, a senior pastor of the United Methodist Church. Lynne was a life-long teacher who championed inclusiveness, tolerance and grace.
John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of PFLAG family and friends to honor John’s commitment to LGBTQ youth. John, whose passion was education, was the husband of Linda Bessemer, a past president.
Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship
To honor their beloved and generous friends, Rob Benson and Dan Ferbal, the Rob Benzon Foundation Scholarships were created to recognize youth who demonstrate a giving spirit and charisma.
Stephen G. Bowersox Memorial Scholarship
Through the generosity of the family, friends, and co-workers of the Donna and James Bowersox family, this scholarship has been sustained. Their son, Stephen, was the recipient of a 2003 scholarship. This award is strongly predicated on social justice, demonstrated involvement, and high academic achievement, as well as broad, far-reaching interests and activities.
Kendall Family Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Kendall was an elementary education professor for 30 years at San Diego State University and was a lifelong student himself. Joanna Kendall was a top-notch real estate agent. They believed in the power of every individual to have an impact in their community. It was Dr. & Mrs. Kendall who introduced their daughter, Terrie Vorono, to PFLAG 16 years ago. Terrie is the immediate past president of PFLAG San Diego County.
Qualcomm Scholarship
Funded by the eQuality LGBTQ Qualcomm Employee Network, these are merit-based scholarships awarded to outstanding individuals who are pursuing a STEM field.
Raytheon STEM Scholarship
This is provided by the members of The Raytheon GLBTA Employee Resource Group as a STEM scholarship to attract, support and train future LGBTQ professionals in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Mary Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Mary’s former partner, Sharon Murphy, and her life-long friends, Marilyn and Art Carpenter, have contributed annually to the scholarship to honor Mary’s memory and enduring commitment to education.
PFLAG SDC SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
-Minimum 3.0 GPA for High School Seniors
-Minimum 2.8 GPA for Undergraduate/Graduate Students
-Resident of San Diego County at time of application
-LGBTQ high school senior continuing to full-time** undergraduate study or
-LGBTQ full-time** graduate student
** We will consider half-time applicants with an explanation of the circumstances that prevents you from attending full-time.
Award of all scholarships will be calculated upon the following criteria:
-A well-written application essay
-Demonstration of financial need
-A history of strong academic achievement
-Compliance with all application requirements
This application and all of the required documents must be submitted electronically by March 30, 2021.
Scholarships will be awarded on June 5, 2021.
Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.