Scholarships
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate a commitment to providing fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ+ community. These annual scholarships are presented in honor of prominent journalists.
The deadline to apply for our 2024 Scholarships has passed.
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Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship
The Leroy F. Aarons scholarship was established in 2005 to honor NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists founder Leroy Aarons and to continue his work of fostering fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ issues from within the news industry. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to an LGBTQ student who plans a career in journalism.
Kay Longcope Scholarship
The Kay Longcope scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Boston Globe journalist Kay Longcope, who co-founded the Texas Triangle, a LGBTQ weekly newspaper that would eventually grow to become the major source for all things gay in Texas, covering the gamut from news to art, relationships to music reviews. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to an LGBTQ student of color who plans a career in journalism.