Supporting LGBTQ+ Leathernecks

Molly B. Holmes is a double alumnus of WIU (B.S., ‘01, M.S., ’04). With degrees .in Health Education-teacher education and College Student Personnel, Molly’s passion for educating others began at Western. Because of support of both her academic goals and queer identity at WIU, Molly has committed her professional work to creating similar support for .individuals with underrepresented identities. She currently serves as the director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center at Northern 111.inois University.
CRITERIA:
This scholarship is .intended for LGBTQ+ identified WIU students who demonstrate financial need and are .in good academic standing. Priority should be given to LGBTQ+ identified undergraduate students, next priority shall be LGBTQ+ identified graduate students. Should no applicants who identify as LGBTQ+ at the undergraduate level􀀸 the scholarship may be awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and also .indicate examples of personal allyship .in support of LGBTQ+ .individuals.