• Freddie Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students

    $1,000 scholarships available for LGBTQIA+ students across seven US states.

  • Freddie is committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ students pursuing their post-secondary education. Besides facing stigma due to identity, expression, and sexuality, queer and trans communities are at higher risk of poverty, homelessness, and violence. Through all of this,  LGBTQIA+ students are resilient - we want to celebrate that! 

    Freddie wants to make your student journey easier so that you can focus on giving your education your best.‍‍ In each state Freddie works in, we’re lucky to partner with these incredible organizations: LGBTQ Life Center (Virginia), EDGE (New Jersey), EPIC Health (Florida), Resource Center (Texas), Nashville Cares (Tennessee), Ripple PHX (Arizona), and The Wall las Memorias (California).

    Freddie is working directly with these organizations to offer our scholarship. Click 'next' for more information on eligibility and application requirements.

  • To submit your interest in the Freddie Scholarship, please submit the following documents:

    • Proof of full-time enrolment in a post-secondary institution
    • Resume outlining any relevant experience (attached as a PDF or Word Document)
    • Essay (attached as a PDF or Word Document) or alternative format (video, art, etc.)

    Essay: Please write an essay or submit a different medium, such as video, art, etc., that explores your life story, your involvement with the LGBTQIA+ community, and the theme of resilience (this can relate to your own experience or address the theme in a general sense).‍ Essays should be between 500 and 1,000 words.

    Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduate students in Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, or California. 

    e strongly encourage applications from students who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; members of Disabled communities; HIV-positive people; and/or trans or non-binary. These groups often face significant barriers to accessing education, and our goal is to help ensure that students from all backgrounds have equitable opportunities.

    Students of any immigration or visa status are welcome to apply. However, please note that we do not assess applicants' enrollment eligibility with their educational institutions. If it is later determined that a recipient is unable to maintain enrollment due to their immigration or visa status, we reserve the right to revoke the scholarship award.

    By submitting this form, you agree to the validity of all information entered. Only full applications, including all required information, will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact thomas@purposemed.com.

  • We're sorry, but this scholarship is only available to people who are enrolled or intending to enroll full-time in the 2024/2025 school year in an undergraduate program. 

    Thank you for your interest. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email thomas@purposemed.com.

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  • Thank you!

    Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Freddie staff members and partner community organization representatives.

    Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

    • Demonstrated leadership and active involvement in creating positive change within their communities.
    • Commitment to advancing LGBTQIA+ empowerment through their actions, advocacy, or personal endeavors.

    All decisions of the selection committee are final.

    Your scholarship may be tax deductible. It is your responsibility to report the scholarship to tax authorities and to pay any applicable taxes. We do not provide any tax advice.‍ Further, you are responsible for all considerations related to your overall financial aid package, and any impacts this award may have on your financial aid eligibility.

    Freddie will not share the personal information of applications in any way. All information submitted is to be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of determining a winner.

    Please note, the disbursement of scholarship funds is conditional upon the recipient signing a waiver, which will be provided upon selection. Failure to sign the waiver may result in forfeiture of the scholarship award.

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