Freddie Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students
$1,000 scholarships available for LGBTQIA+ students across seven US states.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Scholarships Available: One in each state
In each of Freddie's operating states, one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in undergraduate studies for the 2024/2025 academic year. Our scholarship will be available in the following seven states:
- Virginia, partnering with the LGBT Life Center
- New Jersey, partnering with EDGE NJ
- Florida, partnering with EPIC Health
- Texas, partnering with the Resource Center
- Tennessee, partnering with Nashville Cares
- Arizona, partnering with Ripple PHX
- California, partnering with The Wall Las Memorias
Timeline
Applications open: October 15, 2024
Submission deadline: November 30, 2024
Selected scholarship recipients will be notified by December 20, 2024
Eligibility
All candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled, or intending to enroll for the 2024/2025 school year, as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary program of study (only undergraduate students are eligible at this time) based in Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, or California. We also accept applications from high school students enrolled in full-time studies in an accredited post-secondary institution in these states.
- Post-secondary institutions include colleges, universities, and vocational schools
- Identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
- Submit an essay and supporting documentation (guidelines below)
We 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.
Submission and Essay Instructions
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.
Once you have those documents ready, simply fill out the form by clicking here!
Selection Process
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.
Who we are
Freddie is an online health service with the goal of increasing sexual wellness for LGBTQIA+ communities. Freddie currently offers PrEP, a daily pill to help prevent HIV when taken as prescribed. PrEP can have a risk of reduced kidney function and bone density, but this risk is low. A recent study of 14,000 PrEP patients found 0.9% had these problems.
Freddie also offers Doxy-PEP, which can help reduce risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis when taken as prescribed. Some researchers have cautioned that using doxycycline for DoxyPEP may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance, particularly when used inconsistently. Public health units are carefully considering these risks alongside the benefits of reducing STI transmission. As of June 2024, DoxyPEP has been formally endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What we do
Freddie makes it easy to access PrEP through convenient and inclusive virtual care. Our mission is to uplift and support queer and trans communities by expanding access to sexual healthcare.
As such, 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).
