Hope Scholarship Application

Applicants who complete this form and fit the criteria listed below will be considered for the following scholarship:

Hope Scholarship - $1,000 USD

For graduating high school seniors of Armenian descent with a demonstrated involvement in LGBTQ+ inclusion and a confirmed plan and commitment to higher education.

Applications will be reviewed by the Galas Scholarship Selection Committee. Upon selection, recipients will be notified via the email address provided in the application.

Please note:

You must be a graduating high school senior.
If selected as a scholarship recipient, you must provide GALAS with a completed W-9 form. You will also receive a 1099 form for tax purposes.
Previous recipients of Galas scholarships are not eligible to receive another scholarship.
One recipient will be selected for each scholarship award.
Please allow up to 60 days for scholarship funds to be disbursed.

If you have any questions, please email hello@galasla.org.

Due May 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.

First name

Last name

Phone

Pronouns (i.e. she/her, they/them, etc.):

Are you of Armenian descent? Please briefly describe.

Briefly describe your connection to the LGBTQ+ community and explain why you are an ideal candidate for a Galas scholarship.

Briefly describe your current and prior involvement in LGBTQ+ activism, community-building, organizations, or programs as it relates to the intersectionality of being queer and Armenian.

Name of high school:

What is your expected graduation date?

Please select the option that applies to you:

I have applied and formally accepted a college admission offer letter.

I am deciding on an offer letter(s) or still waiting for a decision.

I plan to pursue a certification program, trade school, or fellowship.

Expected start date:

For those planning to attend community college, do you plan to transfer to a university afterwards?

Yes

If applicable, please upload one or more college, community college, technical college, trade school, certification program, or fellowship admission offer letters.

Please provide a brief overview of your anticipated college, technical college, trade school, certification program, or fellowship plans.

Optional: Upload a document or screenshot from your school’s online portal showing that you have accepted your offer.

Letter of recommendation:

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the Galas Scholarships Selection Committee?