FOLLANSBEE-HANSEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Application submissions are closed for 2023. 

PFLAG Sacramento is pleased to offer scholarships of $2,000 or more to qualified students from the Sacramento area. The scholarship is named in honor of The Rev. and Mrs. Merrill Follansbee, and Jean Hansen, our chapter's co-founders and proud parents of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Eligible scholarship recipients must meet the following requirements:

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• Have applied to or are presently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, including vocational and technical schools. 

• Self identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community

• Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ+ community

• If applicant is currently enrolled in school, they must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

• Must live in the Sacramento region

Applicants will be asked to provide the following documents:

• Complete the online application form by clicking the link below.

• Unofficial copy of the most recent school transcript showing a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5

• One letter of recommendation to testify LGBTQ+ status and community involvement.  Please note that family members cannot write the letter of recommendation.

• An essay on the topic “My Vision for the LGBTQ+ Community”. Essays are an integral part of the application. Please be thoughtful.

• If available, provide an updated resume, list of extracurricular activities or brag sheet.

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Email scholarships@pflagsacramento.org if you have any questions.