Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Jonathan Lax Scholarship for Gay Men Written by Robyn Stewarton August 22nd, 2021 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Over 25 years ago, the late inventor and entrepreneur, Jonathan Lax, created this scholarship to encourage gay men to further their education. Scholarship: Jonathan Lax Scholarship for Gay Men Awarding Organization: Bread and Roses Foundation Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: Gay men who reside in the Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Camden counties). Applicants must be attending accredited colleges, graduate, or professional schools. How to Apply: Complete the online application and provide three letters of reference. Deadline: February 1 Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
