A scholarship fund to honor the 49 people killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting is now accepting applications.
- LGBT scholarship fund now accepting applications
- The 49 Fund awards up to 10 scholarships worth $4,900 each
- The scholarship fund was created in honor of the Pulse nightclub victims
The 49 Fund awards up to 10 scholarships to local LGBT students annually, each worth $4,900.
Students should have a GPA of 3.0, attend an accredited institution of higher learning full-time, and self-identify as “out.”
The scholarship fund was created in 2017. Last year, eight students were awarded scholarships.
“It’s an honor for Central Florida Foundation to continue hosting The 49 Fund and supporting the educational goals of LGBT students in our community,” said Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer at Central Florida Foundation.
Applications will be accepted through March 21.
For more information about the scholarship and to apply, visit www.the49fund.org.