2020 MARCH NEWSLETTER

The 2020 March Newsletter can be found here.

Upcoming activities locally in Lincoln County in March are–

–March 10, 4:00-6:00 pm: LGBT & Allies Happy Hour, All Welcome!—Pacific Cafe , Olive St. north of PAC –March 11, 6:00-7:30 pm: PFLAG Meeting—Gender and Trans Issues—St. Stephens, 9th & Hurbert, New-port –March 13, 5:00-7:00 pm: Trans Support Group—Toledo Public Library, 173 NW 7th Street –March 21, :30 -10:00 pm: Pride Foundation Equity Awards—VT’s The Loft at 8th Avenue, Portland –March 25, 6:00-7:30 pm: Trans Support Group—St. Stephens, 9th & Hurbert, Newport

Oregon Central Coast PFLAG Scholarships Deadline: April 30, 2020

DESCRIPTION

Oregon Central Coast PFLAG GSA Scholarships are awarded to honor and encourage Lincoln County students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer community. Scholarships may be used for post-secondary education at accredited institutions – colleges, universities, and trade schools. The application for the scholarship can be found at this link.

REQUIREMENTS

Before you apply, review the complete eligibility requirements. – Have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible); and – Volunteered or worked for an organization (such as a GSA, PFLAG, or Upstander’s Club) that serves the LGBTQ community – Will finish high school in Lincoln County, Oregon in 2020 – Have been accepted or currently attend an accredited postsecondary institution—college, university, or vocational school.

Evaluation

LGBTQ community service is the primary evaluation criterion. We will also consider leadership qualities, hardship, or special circumstances, as well as academic achievement, so include those in your essay if they relate to you.

NUMBER OF AWARDS 1-6 AWARD AMOUNT $250-$1000 Send application to PFLAGOCC@gmail.com by April 30, 2020