Scholarships


“Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.”


— Sonia Sotomayor

PFLAG Indianapolis offers two $1,000 scholarships for Indiana residents accepted for enrollment by an accredited institution of higher learning, including at the graduate level or a vocational institution. The scholarships can be awarded to Indiana residents attending institutions outside of Indiana.

In memory of Betty Salwak:

This $1000 scholarship is in memory of Betty Salwak, a straight ally, who served as Indianapolis PFLAG’s Secretary. Betty's mission was to teach us that religion and equality can go hand-in-hand. We lost Betty too soon but her tenaciousness and sense of selflessness lives on.

Downloadable Application Documents:

* You can submit a digital application by clicking the “Open” button.

 
 

Learn about the Betty Salwak Scholarship

The Indianapolis PFLAG Chapter is pleased to be able to offer at least one $1000 scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships are available to any student who has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher education or to a vocational institution. The application deadline is June 15, 2022. The decision will be made June 30th, and the award will be presented to the recipient at the PFLAG Support Meeting, on the fourth Tuesday in July. Recipients should plan on being present at that meeting as members of the family of Betty Salwak will be there to congratulate the winner(s).

  • In order to be eligible for these funds you must meet the following requirements:

    • Be a resident of Indiana

    • Be a graduating high school senior or hold a high school diploma or GED

    • Self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer

    • Demonstrate past or present service to the LGBTQ+ community and an interest in continuing that service

    • Have been accepted to an institution of higher education or vocational institution

  • You must provide the following documents (access from our website):

    • Completed scholarship application form

    • Two letters of recommendation

    • An essay (no more than 2 pages) discussing either your life as an LGBT student or how you have been involved in the LGBTQ+ community

    • Proof of registration at an institution of higher learning

  • Please send your completed application packet to the following address postmarked no later than June 15, 2022:

    Indianapolis PFLAG Scholarship
    P.O. Box 502033
    Indianapolis, IN 46250

In memory of Dina Wakulchik:

This $1000 scholarship is in memory of Dina Wakulchik, a straight ally, who was devoted to Indy PFLAG's mission to support and advocate for our LGBTQ friends and family. We lost Dina too soon but her kindness lives on through our student ally scholarship recipients who share her values.

Downloadable Application Documents:

* You can submit a digital application by clicking the “Open” button.

 
 

Learn about the Dina Wakulchik Scholarship

The Indianapolis PFLAG Chapter is pleased to be able to offer at least one $1000 scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships are available to any student who has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher education or to a vocational institution. The application deadline is June 15, 2020. The decision will be made June 30th, and the award will be presented to the recipient at the PFLAG Support Meeting, on the fourth Tuesday in July at 6 pm. Recipients should plan on being present at that meeting as members of the family of Dina Wakulchik will be there to congratulate the winner(s).

  • In order to be eligible for these funds you must meet the following requirements:

    • Be a resident of Indiana

    • Be a graduating high school senior or hold a high school diploma or GED

    • Self-identify as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community

    • Demonstrate past or present service to the LGBTQ+ community and an interest in continuing that service

    • Have been accepted to an institution of higher education or vocational institution

  • You must provide the following documents (access from our website):

    • Completed scholarship application form

    • Two letters of recommendation

    • Two letters of recommendation

    • An essay (no more than 2 pages) discussing either your life as an LGBT student or how you have been involved in the LGBT community

    • Proof of registration at an institution of higher learning

  • Please send your completed application packet to the following address postmarked no later than June 15, 2022:

    Indianapolis PFLAG Scholarship
    P.O. Box 502033
    Indianapolis, IN 46250

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