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“The civil rights struggle never ends. The more we know about the struggles of the past, the more prepared we are about the struggles for the future. Civil rights are a lifelong struggle. I am counting on all of them (youth) to take a little bit of what we have done and make it their own, moving the LGBT lifestyle forward.” –Larry T. Baza
What: Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund Who: This scholarship provides a measure of financial stability to students living in and attending a community college or trade school San Diego, Northern Baja California and/or Imperial County region who are both LGBTQ+ and one of the following identities: Chicana/o/x, Latinx, or Chamorro (Guamanian). Residents of Guam who plan to attend community college or trade school in San Diego in 2025 are eligible to apply. Why: Larry T. Baza was a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and for the arts and artists—especially BIPOC artists. He frequently called on LGBTQ+ youth to carry on the legacy of those who came before him. This scholarship has been created in his honor as a way to support youth/young adults in their path to seeking education and training. This Scholarship is currently restricted to students attending community college or trade school. Students attending a four-year university are not currently eligible. Donate to the Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund here. ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para el Fondo de Becas Conmemorativo Larry T. Baza 2025! Las becas están disponibles para personas LGBTQ+, latinas, chicanas o chamorras, que asistan a un colegio comunitario o una escuela vocacional en San Diego, el Valle Imperial o el norte de Baja California. ¡El plazo para solicitar es el 24 de mayo de 2025! Applications are due May 24th, 2025 To be eligible, applicants must:
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