House of Manolo Blahnik Scholarship

On behalf of the House of Blahnik, I am extremely excited to announce Year II of the House Blahnik Scholarship Fund 08-09. Our mission is… “to positively affect the overall development, health and wellness of our members, the larger lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities of color and their allies; while providing nurturing safe spaces for self-expression and continued growth..” We are proud to forge a national agenda that includes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people of color within the ballroom/house community. We are honored to advance our people through supporting individual aspirations, upholding education and promoting pride. We are glad to be pioneers in the ballroom community.

The House Blahnik Scholarship Fund is granted to LGBT individuals of color, who participate in Balls, and are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and/or individuals who are graduating seniors who have been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.

ELIGIBILITY

African Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Hispanics and other racial/ethnic minority persons who participate in the “ballroom/house” community who are enrolled at an accredited college; graduate or professional/ technical school, or who are accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school.

Members of the House of Blahnik are not eligible to apply. Former ‘House of Blahnik’ Scholars are not eligible to apply.

AWARDS DESCRIPTION

The House of Blahnik will issue a one time award in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000 to each student selected.

APPLICATION DEALINE

Applications are due April 30, 2008. Recipients will be announced on or before June 1, 2008. Award checks will be sent directly to the school or institution of the award recipients by August 31, 2008.

HOW TO APPLY

The House of Blahnik is pleased to announce the online scholarship application processes for 2008-09. For scholarship applications and guidelines, please e-mail info@houseofblahnik.com or go to www.houseofblahnik.org.