Scholarship

The Serpentine Society is raising funds to provide scholarships for students who have an interest in studying LGBT-related topics or who face economic challenges as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Jeffrey L. Reider and Charles F. Otis Endowed Scholarship

The Reider/Otis Scholarship will provide a one time gift of $5,000 to a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) student or a student who has demonstrated a willingness to advance the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Available for undergraduate or graduate students, excluding first year students, who attend the University of Virginia on a full time basis, this scholarship will also consider activity in the musical arts. In case of a tie, two scholarships will be awarded at $2,500 each.

This application is an on-line form and will not be accepted in hard copy. In addition to this form, all applicants must have a non-relative submit a letter of recommendation online*. It is your responsibility to make sure your application is complete, including your letter of recommendation, by Friday, November 13, 2009 at 5:00pm. If your application is not complete by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship. If you have questions, please contact Tara Saylor at tarasaylor@virginia.edu.

*Please note that the director of the LGBT Resource Center is unable to furnish recommendation letters for this scholarship.

By applying for this scholarship, you accept to allow access of your University records to the selection committee. The Reider/Otis Scholarship Selection Committee has pledged to preserve the confidentiality of all information contained in application materials, including University records.

November 13, 2009 is the deadline for the on-line application. Letters of recommendation must also be received by this date.