Up to $1,000 for students moving equality forward.
Equality Toledo honors the memory of James Wozniak with a scholarship for outstanding LGBTQ+ students, allies, and the children of LGBTQ+ parents who have worked toward equality in their community.
Three parts to your application.
1
General information
2
Four required essays
3
Two reference letters
Applications due Mon, March 31 · by midnight
Who this is for.
Awarded to outstanding gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students, allies, or the children of LGBTQ+ parents who have worked toward equality for the community.
We encourage applicants to share their experiences, extracurricular activities, employment, financial and personal hardship, involvement in the LGBTQ+ community, and anything else that helps the committee understand you better.
What the committee looks for
community service
academic scholarship
financial need
Strong applications show some or all of these, not every one is required.
Two things to qualify.
If both of these are true for you, you’re welcome to apply.
Seventeen or older
All applicants must be at least seventeen years of age at the time they apply.
Requirement 02
Tied to Northwest Ohio
Applying to (or attending) an accredited post-secondary college or vocational school in NW Ohio — or a current permanent resident of the region.
What you'll put together.
Three pieces make up a complete application. Take your time, the portal saves as you go.
01
General information
The basics. Who you are, where you’re headed to school, and how to reach you. A few minutes to complete.
02
Give to the pantry
Where you make your case. Your leadership, service, hardship, and work toward equality in the LGBTQ+ community.
03
Offer items directly
Two people who know your character and contributions. A teacher, mentor, employer, or community leader.
Mark the deadline — the portal closes at midnight.
Completed applications are due by Monday, March 31. The application portal closes at midnight on the due date, so give yourself room to gather essays and reference letters early.
If you win, Equality Toledo may use your name and likeness to share the news with the community.
You’re 17 or older & tied to NW Ohio
Four essays drafted
Two references lined up
The application lives in a quick Google Form. General info, your four essays, and two references. Start it now and finish before the midnight deadline.