This award is designed to support the achievements of members of our diverse sexual and gender communities and our allies. College award recipients will be invited to attend the annual Sweetheart Invitational banquet in February to accept the award.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $1,000.
- Open to LGBTQIA+ students and allies attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or trade school.
- Award recipients are invited to the Sweetheart Invitational banquet in February to accept the award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 17 years or older by the application deadline (January 15th).
- Must be a resident of Connecticut, USA.
- Must be accepted to or currently attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or trade school.
- Must demonstrate how their educational goals will impact the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
Application Process
- Complete the Sweetheart College Award application form in its entirety.
- Submit a 1000-1500 word essay (single-spaced, 1-inch margins, standard font) explaining how your educational goals will positively impact the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, including advocating on LGBTQIA+ issues and enriching lives.
- Ensure all materials are submitted electronically by January 15th at 1:59 pm.
- Await notification and plan to attend the Sweetheart Invitational banquet in February if selected as a recipient.
The Sweetheart Invitational is an inclusive, LGBTQ-focused charity bowling tournament held each year in Connecticut that attracts bowlers from New England and the mid-Atlantic states. The Sweetheart College Award is a financial incentive of $1000 to assist outstanding LGBTQIA+ and ally students in pursuit of their educational goals at an accredited college or vocational institution.