Charlotte Pride Scholarship & Internship Program

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Generously Supported by Principal^® Foundation

About the Program

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

We are so excited to grow our scholarship program and introduce an all-new summer internship this year, all made possible with support from Principal® Foundation. The Charlotte Pride Scholarship & Internship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, aims to improve economic mobility for LGBTQ and ally college students from the Charlotte metro area by funding college scholarships and a summer internship opportunity. Recipients will be eligible for up to $10,000 for the 2023-2024 school year at an accredited two or four-year college.

A special thank you to Principal® Foundation for their generous donation!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Please note: Applicants may apply for an internship OR scholarship, but not both. We suggest that you compile all the information you will need in order to complete the application, including: basic demographic data (name, address, age, etc.), high school/college GPA and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), SAT or ACT scores (please provide only your best score if you have taken multiple tests), work history, community involvements, and extracurricular activities (you may submit a resume), and one personal statement of 500-800 words or one piece (or more) of original artwork. Internship applicants must include a personal statement in their application.

All questions should be directed to scholarship@charlottepride.org.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be/have:

• From the Charlotte metro area (see county list below and map at right for reference) with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• An LGBTQ or ally student who has demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community or strong desire to serve the LGBTQ community.
• Taken either the SAT or ACT and received their results
• A demonstrated, significant unmet financial need
• Enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited two or four-year college for the Fall term of the 2023-2024 academic year
  • Note that preference will be given to full-time students and to part-time students in their junior or senior years of college; other part-time students who demonstrate the passion, willingness and ability to complete their degree will be considered
  • Note that preference will be given to students attending college in North or South Carolina, but all applicants will be considered
• Applicants must be from one of the following counties: Mecklenburg, York, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, Rowan, Cleveland, Lancaster, Lincoln, Stanly, Chester, Catawba, Chesterfield, Alexander, or Anson

Scholarship Details & Requirements

• The Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, is open only to undergraduate and rising undergraduate students.
• While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place greater emphasis on your passion for education and demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community or a desire to serve the LGBTQ community
• Multiple applicants will be selected; amounts for each winner determined by the selection committee
• The Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, provides up to $10,000 and may be used to cover your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, or books at an accredited non-profit academic institution in the 2023-2024 academic year
• The scholarship levels are as follows:
  • One (1) Champion of Pride Scholarship ($10,000 award)
  • One (1) Legacy Scholarship ($5,000 award)
  • Two (2) Empowerment Scholarships ($2,500 award)
  • Two (2) Leadership Scholarships ($1,250 award)
  • Five (5) Visionary Scholarships ($1,000 award)
• Applicants may only apply once
• The Application Committee will determine scholarship awards based on information provided in the application

Internship Details & Requirements

• The Charlotte Pride Internship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Charlotte Pride Internship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, provides a $5,000 summer stipend and a $2,500 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year to internship recipient
• The internship will be eight weeks for 40 hours each week over Summer 2023, with the intern reporting for their first day on Monday, June 12th
• Tasks will include shadowing and assisting Charlotte Pride staff in their daily functions, assisting with volunteer events and meetings, and attending Charlotte Pride community events. Interns will also work with Charlotte Pride staff to identify a project to work on over the course of the eight-week internship
• Internship applicants must submit a 500-800 personal statement in their application
• Only one applicant will be selected

Timeline

• Application due date: May 26, 2023, 11:59pm Eastern
• Award notification date: June 2, 2023
  • Note that applicants will be notified via email

Completing the Application

• All applications are due on May 26, 2023, by 11:59pm Eastern; no late applications will be accepted
• Applicants or potential applicants may email questions to scholarship@charlottepride.org
• You must submit your application online at https://charlottepride.org/scholarship/. You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received.
• We suggest that you compile all the information you will need in order to complete the application, including: Basic demographic data (name, address, age, etc.), high school/college GPA and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), SAT or ACT scores (please provide only your best score if you have taken multiple tests), work history, community involvements, and extracurricular activities (you may submit a resume), and one personal statement of 500-800 words or one piece (or more) of original artwork.

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