Markowski-Leach Scholarship

Awarded By:

Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. The number of recipients for this program varies according to the number of students meeting the eligibility requirements in any given year. Generally, the foundation awards six to eight scholarships annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

This award is for U.S. students.
Must self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or queer.
Must attend one of the following institutions: San Francisco State University, Stanford University, or University of California at Berkeley.
Must be enrolled full time.
Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in all prior college-level coursework.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate and graduate award.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for self-identified gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and queer students attending or planning to attend San Francisco State University, Stanford University, or University of California at Berkeley. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, enroll full time, and demonstrate potential to become positive role models for LGBTQ people.

Application requirements for the Markowski-Leach Scholarship are:

Application form
Essay
Reference Contact Information

Additional Information: Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and a commitment to excellence in their service, employment, or scholastic endeavors. Successful candidates will further show dedication to a goal that will allow them to contribute to the betterment of society.

Award Amount: $1,500 annually, non-renewable. The award amount will be divided by the number of terms in the recipient's school year. Award checks will be given to enrolled recipients at the beginning of each term through their financial aid office. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $12,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, March 10

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, March 10

The application deadline date has not yet been finalized for this year, but is expected to remain the same as last year. The deadline date shown here is tentative based on last year's date. Please check back in January for a refreshed application deadline date. In addition to the completed application, the student must submit the following information: a written statement addressing the topics listed on the application (must be typed, double-spaced, and may not exceed four pages); the contact information of two references; and any other documents subsequently requested by the scholarship committee. All completed applications must be completed online and must be received by the foundation no later than the deadline date.

About Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund:

Contact Information: Lar Bryer, -

Address: P.O. Box 13315 PMB #206 Oakland, California 94661-0315

Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

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