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PFLAG Cincinnati's
Tom & Marie Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Program
Each year PFLAG Cincinnati offers scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minoritiy (LGBTQ+) students and their allies residing in or attending college in the greater Cincinnati area.
The scholarship awards are a reflection of PFLAG’s commitment to a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
The Cincinnati Chapter of PFLAG will recognize outstanding individuals who show a high level of involvement within the LGBTQ+ community while demonstrating academic success and leadership. Click on the purple button below to learn more.
Since the program’s inception in 1992, PFLAG has awarded over $236,000 in scholarships to 163 talented and deserving LGBTQ+ students and their allies. In 2021, the scholarship was renamed to the Tom & Marie Jenkins Memorial Scholarship in recognitian of Tom & Marie's lasting impact on PFLAG Cincinnati and the LGBTQ+ community in the greater Cincinnati area.
Applicants are reviewed by the PFLAG Scholarship Committee. Awardees are announced during Pride month and awarded at a PFLAG meeting in June or July.
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PFLAG Cincinnati Awards Four 2024 Tom & Marie Jenkins Memorial Scholarships
PFLAG Cincinnati's Tom & Marie Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Program 2024 Annual Awards program awarded $2,000 each to four deserving young leaders: Salem Holden, Gail Blanco, Sebastian Green, and Leo Fowler.
Gail Blanco is student at the University of Cincinnati studying Environmental Engineering. Along with another student, they founded Pride in Engineering (PIE), a new campus club that is a safe space and support group. In addition, they also educate students on resources. Gail has shared their personal experience as part of a professional panel, and they have also worked hard to network and collaborate with other organizations, emphasizing the importance of intersectionality in an inclusive environment.
Leo Fowler is a student at Xavier University majoring in Criminal Justice and Social Work with a minor in Gender and Diversity Studies. He has been involved with the LGBTQ+ Alliance in various roles and served as President this past year. Not only has he been involved in organizing community service activities and social events, Leo’s leadership led to an elevated status for the LGBTQ+ Alliance, ensuring its ongoing presence on campus, along with increased funding and faculty support.
Sebastian Green graduated from Princeton High School and will be attending the University of Northern Colorado to pursue a degree in American Sign Language – English Interpreting. He was President of the school’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) for two years and in his time in high school worked hard to make changes to the school community. Sebastian provided professional development to staff on how to support LGBTQ+ students, advocated for a gender-neutral restroom for students, and advocated for elimination of gendered graduation robe colors.
Salem Holden is student at Northern Kentucky University working toward a Masters degree in Social Work. They were the Social Work Intern at the campus LGBTQA+ Initiatives program. Salem has been involved in many campus organizations and has given a presentation to support student mental health. They also gave an ally training for faculty and students, organized numerous campus events, and created an online course around LGBTQ+ issues for students.
From left to right: Salem Holden, Gail Blanco, and Leo Fowler