Mentorship and Scholarship Program

GPMC MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP

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Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must:

  • ​Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior

  • Identify as Gay, Bisexual, Queer or Trans man.

  • Identify as a Person of Color.

  • Demonstrate commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service.

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 currently

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• Students must be enrolled at one of the following universities:

  • American University

  • Bowie State University

  • Catholic University of America

  • George Mason University

  • George Washington University

  • Georgetown University

  • Howard University

  • Morgan State University

  • University of the District of Columbia

  • University of Maryland College Park

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

 

How to Apply

• Complete the GPMC Mentoring Scholarship online application. 

  • Please Note: a Google account is needed to sign-in.

• Application Timeline

  • Opens: April 1, 2026​

  • Deadline: May 8, 2026

• Required Materials

  • One (1) copy of Unofficial Transcript​

  • One (1) Letter of Recommendation

  • Current Resume

  • A Short Essay

  • Be Willing to sit for a 30-minute virtual interview (in final rounds)

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AWARDEE OBLIGATIONS

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Award Details

• Number of Awards: 2

• Award Amount: $1,000 ​

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• Notification & Award Distribution

  • Applicants will be notified of their selection status in August 2026

• Disbursement Requirements​

  • To recieve scholarship funds, awardees must:​

    • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA​

    • Remain enrolled at their institution

    • Submit proof of enrollment and an updated unofficial transcript

• Mentoring Commitment​

  • Recipients are required to attend two in-person mentoring sessions:​

    • 1st Session- Fall 2026 Semester​

    • 2nd Session- Spring 2027 Semester

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