December 21, 2013
2014 Gay Games 'Scholarships' Now Available
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 1 MIN.
The 2014 Gay Games is announcing a participation scholarship for those who wish to be part of the event but don't have the financial means to attend. There are a limited number of scholarships available, ranging in estimated value from $750 to $1,350. The scholarships will be given out based on financial need.
What will the participation scholarships cover?
Gay Games participation scholarships can be applied to the costs of:
Who is eligible to apply?
The Gay Games are open to everyone over the age of 18 by Aug 9 2014, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, religion, nationality, political convictions, age, physical condition or athletic ability. You don't have to be good. You don't have to be gay. You just have to be at least 18. The scholarship is open to eligible participants who reside in the United States.
Interested parties can download the application online at: http://bit.ly/GG9ScholarApp
The deadline to apply is Feb 15. 2014. Those awarded scholarships will be notified by April 1, 2014.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
