The purpose of The Douglas W. Nock Endowment Scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students or admitted high school graduates who have advanced the mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community at Case Western Reserve University or as a high school student in their community.
Qualifications
Applicants qualifying for this award shall be undergraduate students or admitted high school graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Advanced the mission of the LGBT community while in high school, the LGBT community at Case Western Reserve University or the desire to advance the mission of the LGBT campus community
- Enrolled or admitted in Case Western Reserve University as an undergraduate student and be in good academic standing with the University
- Demonstrate financial need based upon submitted FAFSA forms
- Undergraduate students or admitted high school students who meet the criteria will gain full consideration.
Term of Award
Each scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year. The amount of the award will vary annually contingent on the annual interest from the original endowment. Prior recipients may apply for the award.
Selection Procedure
Undergraduate students or admitted high school students who meet the criteria will gain full consideration. Preference will be given to undergraduate students with a major in engineering (first preference) or undergraduate students with majors in math or science. Applicants meeting the criteria for the Douglas W. Nock Scholarship will be identified by the scholarship sub-committee of the university's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Allies (LGBTQA) Committee and a representative of the Office of Financial Aid. The sub-committee shall recommend applicants to the Office of Financial Aid for final consideration based upon financial need. The Office of Financial Aid will notify the recipient(s). Recipients will be officially recognized by the LGBT Center during an annual event (e.g. Lavender Graduation Celebration), and through media and website releases.
Application Deadline
The scholarship application must be submitted by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Application Procedure
Submit this form via email to Mailey.Lorio@case.edu.