The local group Amigas Latinas—whose mission is to empower Latina lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning women—is offering scholarships. (The organization is also willing to support a gay-straight alliance at a school with a high Latino population.)
Among the criteria are Illinois residency; proof of college enrollment; and demonstrated advocacy work for the LGBTQQ community. Applicants should submit essays (500 words or fewer) stating why they deserve a scholarship.
The deadline is late July; scholarship awardees will be notified prior to Amigas Latinas’ gala on Aug. 6, and checks will be presented there. Email AliciaTVega@yahoo.com for more information.