The Susan Cruz Scholarship Fund - Los Angeles LGBT Center

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Are you currently homeless or at-risk of experiencing homelessness?(Required)

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Essays

Answer each of the following questions thoroughly in 3-4 paragraphs. You must answer all parts of the questions.

1. Describe a time in your life that was especially challenging for you as leader and/or student. What new perspective of this time in your life do you now have? In what ways do you feel you have improved since that time?(Required)

2. What personal values do you place high importance on? Discuss the ways in which these values came about in your life and how they gained such high importance.(Required)

3. Tell us about a person (real or fictional) that you treasure and/or has impacted your life in a positive way. What about this person do you admire? Are there parts of this person that you embody or you aim to embody? Please discuss in detail.(Required)

I understand that this scholarship is not to be used for master’s programs or above. This scholarship is specifically for two- and four-year programs only.(Required)

Yes, I understand

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PLEASE READ: In order for your application to be considered, you must provide the following documentation: 1) If you are a graduating senior or enrolled in an accredited college/trade school, please provide proof of college acceptance or proof of Fall 2025 class schedule. 2) Two letters of recommendation. **All must be received no later than April 13, 2025 11:59 P.M**

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