GSDBA Charitable Foundation
   
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The Greater San Diego Charitable Foundation (“The Fund”) has established a Community Scholarship fund to further it’s mission of empowering and promoting LGBT businesses, professionals and supportive members of the community.

Each Year the Fund will attempt to award at least two educational scholarships of up to $2,000 each, to the most qualified candidates. GSDBA seeks diverse awardees from the applicants.

The scholarships are granted to self-identified LGBT students and persons who have shown support and knowledge of the LGBT community.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the GSDBA Scholarship Fund:

·         Permanent resident of San Diego County.

·         Have clear and purposeful educational goals.

·         Have demonstrated sensitivity to and acceptance of the dignity and human rights of all individuals.

·         A self-identified LGBT or supportive member of the community.

·         Have demonstrated financial needs.

·         Not a family member or relative of an existing GSDBA or Charitable Foundation Board Member or staff.

·         Submit a complete application packet by the deadline.

·         Comply with time frames set in this application.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1.        Complete application packet.

All applications and attachments must be typed on a blank 8½” x 11” paper. Application packets must contain the following.

·         Completed application

·         Transcripts

·         Responses to essay questions

·         Copy of letter of acceptance and/or  proof of enrollment from an accredited college, university or vocational school.

·         2 letters of recommendation

·         It is important that answers to all questions be clear and concise.

2.        Submit completed application packet:

All applications must be postmarked by May 31st of the year of application.

To:

GSDBA Charitable Foundation

1940 Fifth Avenue, Suite 300

San Diego, CA 92101

3.        All applicants will receive a notification of receipt of application.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the GSDBA Charitable Foundation: 619-298-9699.


CURRENT COLLEGE/INSTITUTION

Name of Institution:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: 

For what term have you been accepted/admitted?

Overall GPA:

What program of study are you pursuing?

When did you begin this program?

When do you anticipate completing this program?

NOTE: Please attach proof of acceptance or letter of enrollment & copy of transcript.

SECTION II

Please type your answers to the following questions. If additional space is needed, please use a blank piece of 8½” x 11” paper.

1.     Describe your education/business/career goals.

Be specific about what you will study and how you will achieve your goals.

        

2b. How will you continue your education if you do not get a scholarship?

        

SECTION III

  1. Please list all high school and post secondary institutions you have attended. Include school name, address, years of attendance and course studies. (type and attach additional responses on a blank 8½” x 11” paper.

School Address

Years Attended

Major/Minor

Degree Attained

1b. Other Certificates/Degrees and dates attained.

  1. Check one of the following:

       Copy of Transcripts from my most recent school are attached.

       Although I have enclosed my transcript, it may not necessarily reflect my abilities. Attached is a description of what I have studied and why I can succeed in the program I plan to pursue.

SECTION IV

  1. Briefly describe your community, school, and extra-curricular activities, including the names of the organization and the years you were involved. (you may type and attach additional response on a blank 8 ½” x 11” paper.)

School (Theatre, clubs, sports, student government, etc.)

Work Experience

Community (volunteer service, church, youth group, etc.)

Activism (political or initiative campaigns, activist groups, etc.)

Honors/Awards

SECTION V

  1. Please attach 1 letter of support from an individual who knows your efforts on behalf of the San Diego LGBT Community and 1 letter of reference from an individual who knows your capabilities for success in the program you plan to pursue. (A total of 2 letters should be attached)
Please include attachment below, in either zip or doc formats.
  1. Please respond to the following 2 questions. Your response is limited to 250 words per question. (Please type each response on a separate 8 ½” x 11” paper)

a.                 How do you plan to demonstrate support and commitment to the LGBT community of San Diego?

             

b.                 What extraordinary barriers have you had to overcome and how did you overcome them?

                           

I certify that the facts contained in this application for a scholarship with GSDBACF are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation or deliberate omission of facts will be sufficient reason for disqualification. Additionally, I understand that GSDBACF will publicly release my name and photograph as it relates to the Community Scholarship Fund. I understand the final selection is at the sole discretion of the Greater San Diego Business Association Charitable Foundation.

     

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Optional (For statistical purposes only)

Age:                            Sex:                   Ethnicity:

Sexual Orientation: Do you have a gay or lesbian parent?

How did you hear of this scholarship?

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