Criteria: Southeastern Wisconsin residency Graduated from a high school in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County; or Have lived in Wisconsin at least one year prior to application deadline; or Are attending an accredited Wisconsin post-secondary institution in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County. LGBTQ community involvement Primary consideration is given to students who are self-identified LGBTQ , members of LGBTQ families, or straight allies. Preference is further given to students with demonstrated commitment to public service that has been dedicated to equality, human rights, and social justice for all people, with emphasis on efforts within the LGBTQ community. Students who have not had an opportunity to participate in these types of activities, but who demonstrate a desire to be supportive of these opportunities and goals in the future, will also be considered for the scholarship. Pursuing post-secondary education Students must either be enrolled and in good academic standing at an accredited post-secondary institution, or plan to enroll in such an institution in the 2017-2018 academic year. Students must be pursuing G.E.D certification, undergraduate, professional, graduate, technical, or vocational program degrees. Full-time enrollment is required for undergraduate students. Part-time minimum enrollment (6 credits) is required for professional, graduate and postgraduate students, with at least 6 credits earned in degree program prior to application.