Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies
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The Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies by the Maine Community Foundation supports Maine LGBTQ+ high school seniors and allies pursuing higher education and leadership in diversity.
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 1, 2027: Application & supporting docs | May 1, 2027: Recommendation letters (by email)
Funding Amounts: One scholarship per year; award size varies based on available funds; not renewable.
Summary: Supports LGBTQ+ and allied Maine high school seniors pursuing post-secondary study at accredited, non-sectarian U.S. colleges/universities.
Key Information: All materials must be submitted in PDF; recommendations must be sent separately by recommenders.
Description
The Parsons Family Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies, administered by the Maine Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Betsy Parsons and her family’s commitment to equality, education, and the empowerment of Maine’s youth. This scholarship supports LGBTQ+ graduating seniors and their allies from Maine high schools as they pursue post-secondary education at accredited, not-for-profit, non-sectarian colleges or universities in the United States. The award is intended to encourage inclusion and leadership in diversity and LGBTQ+ issues, and is open to applicants of any gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background.
