James R. Moran Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarship:

To provide scholarship support to the education of and cultivate future LGBTQ leaders.

Deadline: June 15

Number and Size of Awards:

Number of awards and amounts vary; minimum award $1,000.

Allowed Use of Award:

Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.

Eligibility Criteria:

For students who identify as members of the LGBTQ community and:

A) Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average) or higher;

B) Are pursuing post-secondary education at a qualifying academic institution* in the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties); and

C) Demonstrate a proclivity for social justice activism and/or a desire to positively impact the LGBTQ community.

*Qualifying institutions include accredited undergraduate or graduate colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools, and technical schools.