The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund
From 1995- 2008, the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund, founded by Mary Anne Adams and administered by ZAMI: Atlanta’s Premiere Organization for Lesbians of African Descent based in Atlanta, Georgia awarded over $200,000 in scholarships and expenses to out LGBTQ students of color globally. In 2013, the scholarship fund was re-launched by ZAMI NOBLA to provide scholarship assistance solely to Black lesbians over the age of 50 living anywhere in the United States.
Purpose of Awards:
The Audre Lorde Scholarship Awards are designed to recognize out* Black lesbians making significant contributions to your communities. ZAMI NOBLA wants to support and encourage your continuing education by providing scholarships to older lesbians enrolled in accredited technical, undergraduate and graduate programs. Out* is defined as an acknowledgement of lesbian identify to self, and to family, friends, and community.
Eligibility:
An out Black lesbian who is 50 years old or older attending any technical, undergraduate or graduate school located in the United States
Accepted or registered at a post-secondary educational institution for full or part-time attendance as defined by the institution
Cumulative high school/college/or technical school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Please do not submit an application if you do not meet the eligibility requirements as your application will not be reviewed. No exceptions to the eligibility requirements are considered. The Fund does not offer scholarships for weekend programs, summer sessions, research, special projects, or for study out of the country.
Requirements:
Submit official/unofficial up- to- date academic transcript (s) supporting the GPA entered on your application. You may send transcripts only from your most recent school(s), or high school provided two semesters of study are included.
Acceptance letter if you are an entering freshman or transfer student.
Completion of two of five essay questions outlined in the application.
Do not combine answers. Each essay answer must be at least a page in length.
Three letters of recommendations~ one must be from a teacher/ professor, one must be from a supervisor/ mentor, and one from an activist/organizer in the LGBTQ community. Letters from partners not accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!
A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality headshot photograph. We prefer to receive photographs by email.
Application will not be accepted if a clean headshot is not enclosed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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