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    Roads Unity "Be a Pillar" Scholarship

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    The "Be a Pillar" Scholarship offers $1000 to support LGBTQIA+ high school seniors and undergraduate students with a background in volunteering or community service. The application deadline is April 9, 2027.

    Apr 9, 2027

    344 days left

    $1000

    Award amount

    158

    Scholarship applicants

    3

    Requirements

    Who can apply

    • Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
    • Must identify as LGBTQIA+
    • Must have volunteering or community service experience

    Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

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    Quick facts

    Status

    Upcoming

    Study levels

    High school senior

    Field of study

    Agriculture and Related Sciences, Education

    Number of awards

    2

    Payout method

    Paid directly to the student

    Before you apply

    AI guidance

    Things to double-check on the official page.

    Important checks

    • Essay required: Describe a personal experience with the LGBTQIA+ community and its impact on your activism plans (400-600 words)

    Missing or unclear on the listing

    • Specific payout method details

    Next steps

    AI guidance

    A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

    1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
    2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
    3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
    4. Apply through the official site linked above.

    Example essays & guides

    • Crafting Your Essay for the Hampton Roads Unity Scholarship

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    Application tips

    AI guidance

    Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

    • Focus on a meaningful personal experience with the LGBTQIA+ community in your essay
    • Highlight your community service or volunteering activities
    • Ensure your application reflects your commitment to activism

    Key requirements (3)

    Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

    EssayShort answersSpecial eligibility
    • Essay prompt: Tell us about a time when you were affected by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and how it shaped your plans for future activism. Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student Identity: LGBTQIA+ Background: Volunteering or community service experience.
    • is a local drag pageant with the sole purpose of unifying the LGBTQIA+ community.….

    Required documents

    Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

    • Essay or written statement

    Applying

    Submit an essay about a personal experience with the LGBTQIA+ community and its impact on your activism plans. Apply by April 9, 2027.

    Award & payment

    Amount: $1000

    Number of awards: 2

    Payout: Paid directly to the student

    About the provider

    Overview

    The "Be a Pillar" Scholarship offers $1000 to LGBTQIA+ high school seniors and undergraduates with a background in volunteering or community service. Apply by April 9, 2027.

    Sponsor & application

    Information last verified Apr 26, 2026.

    Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

    FAQ

    Who is eligible for the Hampton Roads Unity Scholarship?
    LGBTQIA+ high school seniors and undergraduate students with volunteering or community service experience are eligible.
    What is required for the application?
    Applicants must submit an essay about a personal experience with the LGBTQIA+ community and its impact on their activism plans.