The Freddie Scholarship for LGBTQ2S+ Students
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Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Scholarships Available: 1
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2021
Selected scholarship recipients will be notified by June 15, 2021
Mission and Objectives
Freddie is a health service organization with the goal of increasing sexual wellness access for LGBTQ2S+ communities. Freddie currently offers HIV PrEP, the daily pill that reduces one’s risk of acquiring HIV by 99%. PrEP is highly effective and free for many people in Canada, however there are many barriers to accessing the treatment. Freddie makes it easy to access PrEP through online, convenient, and inclusive care. Our mission is to uplift and support queer and trans communities through changes in health care and HIV prevention.
As such, Freddie is committed to supporting LGBTQ2S+ students pursuing their postsecondary education. Besides facing stigma due to identity, expression, and sexuality; queer and trans communities are at higher risk of poverty, homelessness, and violence. Yet these students also build extreme resilience, and that must be celebrated.
Freddie wants to make your student journey easier, so that you can focus on giving your education your best.
Eligibility
All eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled as a full-time student in a Canadian postsecondary program of study
- Identify as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community
- Submit an essay (guidelines below)
- Black, Indigenous, and Disabled communities are strongly encouraged to apply
Submission and Essay Instructions
To submit your interest in the Freddie Scholarship, please submit the following documents here
1. Proof of enrolment in a postsecondary institution
2. Resume outlining leadership experience
3. Essay
Please write an essay addressing all of the following themes: yourself, involvement with the LGBTQ2S+ community, and resilience (whether as it relates to your experience or in general)
Essays should be between 500, and 1,000 words
If an alternative format is preferable and more accessible to you, you’re welcome to submit that instead (e.g. video, art)
Once you have those documents ready, simply fill out the form by clicking here!
Selection Process
Applications received will be reviewed by a committee of two Freddie staff, and one representative from a community organization - the Community-Based Research Centre
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Engagement in community activities
- Desire towards enacting change, especially as it relates to LGBTQ2S+ empowerment
Your scholarship may be tax deductible. However, you are responsible for any tax reporting requirements and any tax due. We cannot give any tax advice.
Freddie will not share the personal information of applications in any way. All information submitted is to be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of determining a winner.