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Scholarships For LGBTQ+ And Allied Students Accepting Applications

Applications for the Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Social Justice Scholarships are open until Aug 30.

The scholarships, which aim to support the future of LGBTQ+ and allied students from South Florida who have special interests in social justice, award up to $25,000.

Students must be enrolled in college for at least two years and pursuing a major related to social justice such as law, public policy and education. 

The application requires proof of a volunteering background for the LGBTQ+ community or any other social justice cause. 

Applicants must also provide an updated transcript, an essay, a personal statement and a written statement of how the financial aid will help them in their careers.

To apply, visit https://www.yourfloridatrialteam.com/scholarships/

Scholarship winners will be announced on Sept. 30. 

Nicole Vergara

Nicole Vergara, 18, is a mass communications/ journalism major in The Honors College at Wolfson Campus. Vergara, who graduated from Maritime and Science Technology Academy in 2025, will serve as a staff writer for The Reporter during the 2025-2026 school year. She aspires to work in the public relations department of a large company while being a freelance journalist.

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