Hall-Weckel LGBT Advocate Scholarship Eligibility and Application

Eligibility:

• Students must be enrolled at WSU, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester while receiving a scholarship.
• Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA to apply for the scholarship, students with higher GPAs will receive a higher consideration by the selection committee.
• Cash award: Up to full tuition (in-state) and fees. The award may be applied to tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses, to be disbursed per semester, based on eligibility, tuition rates, and available endowment funds. At the discretion of the scholarship selection committee, in addition, partial scholarships may be awarded depending on funds available in the endowment and applicant pool.
• Previous applicants and recipients may reapply in subsequent years.

Application Procedure - open for the 2023-2024 academic year! 

• Complete the WSU Specialized Scholarship Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Write and submit an essay:  
  • Must be typed, double-spaced, and between 500-750 words.
  • The essay will address the student’s needs, academic performance, current and future goals, and involvement with and/or service to the LGBTQ community.
  • Submit essays to:
    Katelyn Blanch
    Administrative Specialist 
    Women's Center and LGBT Resource Center
    katelynblanch@weber.edu
    801-626-6090

Selection Process:

The Hall-Weckel LGBT Advocate Scholarship is administered by a selection committee consisting of Weber State University faculty, staff, students, and community members. The chair of the committee will ensure that all applicants are eligible to receive the scholarship. The committee will review applicants' essays and determine finalists to be interviewed by the committee.

Administration of the Scholarship:

• The number and amount of awards will be determined annually based on available funds but shall be no greater than an amount equal to full-time in-state tuition and fees. The scholarship(s) awarded from the fund may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, or other expenses as determined by the selection committee. If scholarship award amounts, when combined with other sources of scholarships and financial aid, exceed tuition and fees, the student may receive a cash disbursement for the remainder of the award. At the discretion of the scholarship selection committee, partial scholarships may be awarded depending on funds available in the endowment and the applicant pool.
  • Term limit: This is a one-year scholarship; however, reapplication is allowed.
  • GPA: Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must maintain a 2.0 GPA through the award period. Students with higher GPAs will receive higher consideration by the selection committee.

For more information or assistance with questions or comments, please contact:  

Katelyn Blanch
Administrative Specialist 
Women's Center and LGBT Resource Center
katelynblanch@weber.edu
801-626-6090