The Dr. Gary Blick Scholarship seeks applicants who demonstrate past, present and/or future plans to advocate for, bring awareness to and seek resolution for the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Donor Name: Health Care Advocates International
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline: 04/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The mission of the Dr. Gary Blick Scholarship is to provide access to postsecondary education to members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals.
In addition to financial need, The Dr. Gary Blick Scholarship seeks applicants who demonstrate past, present and/or future plans to advocate for, bring awareness to and seek resolution for the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
As an extension of these philanthropic endeavors, The Dr. Gary Blick Scholarship will be awarded annually to up to five (5) high school seniors. The scholarship, in the amount of $10,000 per student, will be awarded in one payment towards the recipient’s undergraduate college education (total scholarship per recipient equal to no more than $10,000).
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the scholarship, students must:
- Be a Connecticut resident
- Plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university
- Demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Have completed or be in the process of completing high school
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member
- Demonstrate advocacy and/or allyship for the LGBTQ+ community through group membership (e.g. Gay-Straight Alliance), participation in awareness campaigns, efforts to fight stigma and discrimination, etc. Additionally, share any details regarding the intention to pursue a career that will serve the community.
For more information, visit Health Care Advocates International.
