California State University-Sacramento/Scholarship

Laurie McBride Memorial Scholarship*

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The scholarship is named for long-time LGBTQ lobbyist and activist Laurie McBride. Laurie McBride was a leading advocate in California, pushing for statutory protections long before many activists considered doing so. She is a former legislative lobbyist who worked for decades in local, statewide, and national movements for civil rights and political access for LGBTQ individuals.

Award Up to $7500

Deadline 2 March 2027

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeLaurie McBride Memorial Scholarship* - Sacramento State
  • Who can applyStudents must meet the following requirements to be able to apply for this scholarship: Minimum GPA : 3.0 Class Level: Junior, Senior, Classified Graduate Full-time at the time of award Supplemental Material 1: Student applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay describing "how they are advocates for LGBTQ rights in the community and how they plan to continue to serve and advance LGBTQ equity, including possible involvement with on-campus entities (e.g., The Pride Center; ASI ; and Office of Inclusive Excellence) and/or off-campus entities (e.g., Gender Health Center, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, etc.)." Supplemental Material 2: Attach a letter of support from a campus or community agency engaged in LGBTQ advocacy *Student should expect to participate in an interview with the Stonewall Foundation if they are being considered as a recipient for this scholarship.
  • Who can applyThe scholarship is named for long-time LGBTQ lobbyist and activist Laurie McBride. Laurie McBride was a leading advocate in California, pushing for statutory protections long before many activists considered doing so. She is a former legislative lobbyist who worked for decades in local, statewide, and national movements for civil rights and political access for LGBTQ individuals. From 1990 to 1998, she was executive director of the Lobby for Individual Freedom and Equality, a state-wide coalition to advance gay rights across California.
  • Who can applyDuring this time, she successfully led legislative efforts for employment protections, domestic partnerships, and HIV / AIDS treatment and prevention. She went on to work as a policy advisor and chief of staff in the legislature and as Assistant Secretary of State. She also served as co-chair of National Stonewall Democrats for 10 years. The Stonewall Foundation created the scholarship to cultivate advocates who, like McBride, understand that fighting for equality requires consensus building, commitment, and resolve.
  • Who can applyStudents must meet the following requirements to be able to apply for this scholarship: Minimum GPA : 3.0 Class Level: Junior, Senior, Classified Graduate Full-time at the time of award Supplemental Material 1: Student applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay describing "how they are advocates for LGBTQ rights in the community and how they plan to continue to serve and advance LGBTQ equity, including possible involvement with on-campus entities (e.g., The Pride Center; ASI ;
  • Who can applyand Office of Inclusive Excellence) and/or off-campus entities (e.g., Gender Health Center, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, etc.)." Supplemental Material 2: Attach a letter of support from a campus or community agency engaged in LGBTQ advocacy *Student should expect to participate in an interview with the Stonewall Foundation if they are being considered as a recipient for this scholarship.
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In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
Name
Laurie McBride Memorial Scholarship*Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Provider
Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
What it provides
The scholarship is named for long-time LGBTQ lobbyist and activist Laurie McBride. Laurie McBride was a leading advocate in California, pushing for statutory protections long before many activists considered doing so. She is a former legislative lobbyist who worked for decades in local, statewide, and national movements for civil rights and political access for LGBTQ individuals. From 1990 to 1998, she was executive director of the Lobby for Individual Freedom and Equality, a state-wide coalition to advance gay rights across California. During this time, she successfully led legislative efforts for employment protections, domestic partnerships, and HIV / AIDS treatment and prevention. She went on to work as a policy advisor and chief of staff in the legislature and as Assistant Secretary of State. She also served as co-chair of National Stonewall Democrats for 10 years. The Stonewall Foundation created the scholarship to cultivate advocates who, like McBride, understand that fighting for equality requires consensus building, commitment, and resolve. Students must meet the following requirements to be able to apply for this scholarship: Minimum GPA : 3.0 Class Level: Junior, Senior, Classified Graduate Full-time at the time of award Supplemental Material 1: Student applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay describing "how they are advocates for LGBTQ rights in the community and how they plan to continue to serve and advance LGBTQ equity, including possible involvement with on-campus entities (e.g., The Pride Center; ASI ; and Office of Inclusive Excellence) and/or off-campus entities (e.g., Gender Health Center, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, etc.)." Supplemental Material 2: Attach a letter of support from a campus or community agency engaged in LGBTQ advocacy *Student should expect to participate in an interview with the Stonewall Foundation if they are being considered as a recipient for this scholarship.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Amount
Award Up to $7500Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Deadline
Deadline 03/02/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Which college
Laurie McBride Memorial Scholarship* - Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
Students must meet the following requirements to be able to apply for this scholarship: Minimum GPA : 3.0 Class Level: Junior, Senior, Classified Graduate Full-time at the time of award Supplemental Material 1: Student applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay describing "how they are advocates for LGBTQ rights in the community and how they plan to continue to serve and advance LGBTQ equity, including possible involvement with on-campus entities (e.g., The Pride Center; ASI ; and Office of Inclusive Excellence) and/or off-campus entities (e.g., Gender Health Center, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, etc.)." Supplemental Material 2: Attach a letter of support from a campus or community agency engaged in LGBTQ advocacy *Student should expect to participate in an interview with the Stonewall Foundation if they are being considered as a recipient for this scholarship.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
The scholarship is named for long-time LGBTQ lobbyist and activist Laurie McBride. Laurie McBride was a leading advocate in California, pushing for statutory protections long before many activists considered doing so. She is a former legislative lobbyist who worked for decades in local, statewide, and national movements for civil rights and political access for LGBTQ individuals. From 1990 to 1998, she was executive director of the Lobby for Individual Freedom and Equality, a state-wide coalition to advance gay rights across California.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
During this time, she successfully led legislative efforts for employment protections, domestic partnerships, and HIV / AIDS treatment and prevention. She went on to work as a policy advisor and chief of staff in the legislature and as Assistant Secretary of State. She also served as co-chair of National Stonewall Democrats for 10 years. The Stonewall Foundation created the scholarship to cultivate advocates who, like McBride, understand that fighting for equality requires consensus building, commitment, and resolve.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
Students must meet the following requirements to be able to apply for this scholarship: Minimum GPA : 3.0 Class Level: Junior, Senior, Classified Graduate Full-time at the time of award Supplemental Material 1: Student applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay describing "how they are advocates for LGBTQ rights in the community and how they plan to continue to serve and advance LGBTQ equity, including possible involvement with on-campus entities (e.g., The Pride Center; ASI ;Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
and Office of Inclusive Excellence) and/or off-campus entities (e.g., Gender Health Center, Sacramento LGBT Community Center, etc.)." Supplemental Material 2: Attach a letter of support from a campus or community agency engaged in LGBTQ advocacy *Student should expect to participate in an interview with the Stonewall Foundation if they are being considered as a recipient for this scholarship.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
Who can apply
Scopes Financial Aid & Scholarship OfficeRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21353
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