Craig E. Claussen LGBTQIA+ Endowed Scholarship

Recipients shall have demonstrated leadership and involvement in the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success as determined by the administering authority. Recipients shall have demonstrated leadership and involvement in one or more of the LGBTQIA+ recognized student organizations as determined by the administering authority. Recipients shall have completed the scholarship application describing why it is important to be involved in the LGBTQIA+ community at Iowa State University as determined by the administering authority. This award shall be made available to students of any class standing.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications:

Recipient(s) will be student(s) of any class standing
Recipient(s) will demonstrate leadership and involvement in the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success
Recipient(s) will demonstrate leadership and involvement in one or more of the LGBTQIA+ recognized student organizations on campus
Recipient(s) will demonstrate the importance of being involved in the LGBTQIA+ community at Iowa State University

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success administers six scholarships that recognize undergraduate and graduate student contributions to LGBTQIA+ leadership, initiatives, and more on campus. Information from the general application as well as the questions below will be used in the selection process.

    Do you want to be considered for scholarships administered by The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success?
  2. Are you active in the LGBTQIA+ community at ISU, either through The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success or through student organizations? (LGBTQIA+ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Allied)
  3. Why is being involved with the LGBTQIA+ community at ISU important to you?
  4. Have you been active in, affiliated with, or benefited from the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success? If so, please describe below.
    You may also include any ways you have demonstrated leadership or involvement through our initiatives (LGBTQIA+ Community Welcome, Community Socials, The Center to Go, the Center space, etc.)
  5. Please share what experiences you've had in promoting, supporting, or enhancing LGBTQIA+ visibility, community, engagement, and/or action at ISU.
  6. Short Essay

    The scholarship selection committee will evaluate your answers based on the criteria outlined in each of your answers. All answers to the following essay questions should be between 100-5-- words. Strong answers will provide specific details regarding involvements, goals, and personal experiences.

    Please share about your current and past leadership/involvement at ISU, including your role(s) or other details that would be helpful in explaining the breadth of your involvement(s).
  7. What future plans do you have for leadership or involvement in LGBTQIA+ initiatives?
  8. By accepting this scholarship, I hereby give Iowa State University permission to include my name on the list of recipients and release it to the public as required under the terms of the scholarship. (Note: This list may include scholarship selection criteria, major, and hometown.)
  9. Do you agree to write a thank you note to the donor who funds this scholarship before your funds can be dispersed?
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