The Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program Update:

Friends,

Only two months remain to apply for the 2009 Matthew
Shepard Scholarship!

The Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program assists lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender Iowa high school students with
college financial aid. All scholarships are renewable
annually for up to four years upon evidence of academic
achievement, continued service to the LGBT Community and an
interview with the scholarship committee. Additional grants
are awarded during college for exceptional academic results
and for approved summer internships.

Silver Eagle Awards
Iowa's Silver Matthew Shepard! Scholarship is an
initial award of $500 that may be used for tuition, books or
fees at any college or university in the United States.

Gold Eagle Awards
Iowa's Gold Matthew Shepard Scholarship pays full
tuition, books and fees at one of Iowa's three state
universities.

Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program works with
highly motivated students who are interested in advice and
assistance from adult mentors to accelerate their academic
experience and performance, improve their adjustment to
professional standards of behavior, goals, ethics and
success and out-perform their age group in transitioning to
adult leadership roles. Scholarship awards are based on
academic aptitude, academic achievement, community service
and financial need.

Applications are due March 31, 2009. Find out more about
Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship and apply at
www.eychanerfoundation.org.

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Thank you!