National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - journalism internship/scholarship 

For: LGBT undergraduate college students pursuing a degree in journalism
Reward: up to 10,000
Application due: Feb 24th 2006

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will begin accepting applications Jan. 15, 2006, for its Messenger-Anderson Journalism Internship/Scholarship Program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. Self-identified LGBT undergraduate college students who plan to pursue a degree in journalism, communications or a related field at an accredited 4-year college or university are encouraged to apply.

The Messenger-Anderson Scholarship Award is $5,000 for the first year, followed by $2,500 each year for the next two years, bringing the award total to $10,000. Applicants must re-apply each year. Winners are required to participate in an 8-week Messenger-Anderson Scholarship Intern Program at the Task Force’s New York City office during the summer. The postmark deadline for applications is Feb. 24, 2006.

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The Point Foundation Scholarships for LGBT youth 

For: LGBT college students
Reward: from $5,000 to $28,000
Application due: March 1st 2006

A Point Scholarship covers tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and living expenses, and is set up with the individual college to meet the needs of the Point Scholar. Individual scholarship amounts range from $5,000 to $28,000 per year.

In exchange, all Point Scholars sign a Contract of Excellence, agreeing to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, provide official transcripts, support TPF?s vision, speak at TPF events, maintain contact with the TPF Board of Trustees, and give back to the LGBT community through completion of an individual service project.

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