Dr. Kevin J. Branson LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

The LGBTQIA+ population is often marginalized and not recognized as valued members of society. Kevin understands the barriers many LGBTQIA+ students face and recognizes the dedication, bravery, and perseverance required to achieve academic, professional, and personal success. This scholarship was created to help the future of the LGBTQIA+ community by impacting lives in a positive fashion for a more inclusive and equitable society.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must belong to one of the following student populations:
    LGBTQ+

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$300
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2024: Please describe challenges you have faced as an LGBTQIA+ person and how you approached overcoming those challenges.