Scholarship
PFLAG Cape Cod Anne Toran Scholarship
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The application for the 2027 PFLAG Cape Cod Anne Toran Scholarship will be available in December 2026! Please check back here at that time for the online Scholarship Application, which must be completed, PRINTED, and given to the student's Guidance Counselor by Friday, March 19, 2027. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Each spring, PFLAG Cape Cod awards scholarships/toolships* to graduating high school seniors from the Cape and Islands who have shown, through their actions and example, support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Since 2003, PFLAG Cape Cod has awarded over $113,000 in scholarships!
To learn more about Anne Toran, the person for whom the scholarship is named, please follow this link.
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To be considered, the student and/or their Guidance Counselor must submit the following materials by the posted deadlines:
- The completed application, including the signed release and one-page essay describing their efforts to support, educate, and/or advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people in their school and/or community.
- Two letters of recommendation: one from their Guidance Counselor and another from an adult who is familiar with their efforts on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Official high school transcript.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Friday, March 19, 2027: Deadline for student to submit the completed PRINTED application to their Guidance Counselor.
- Friday, April 2, 2027: Deadline for Guidance Counselor to submit the completed application, two letters of recommendation, and student's official high school transcript to PFLAG Cape Cod (by mail at P.O. Box 262, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 OR email at [email protected]).
- Friday, April 23, 2027: Date for scholarship recipients to be notified by PFLAG Cape Cod (those not selected will be notified soon thereafter).
* Toolships are financial resources that help career-bound students defray the cost of tools, equipment, uniforms, certifications/licenses, or other trade-related expenses, whereas Scholarships provide financial resources to college-bound students to assist with books, room, board, or tuition. We encourage both career-bound and college-bound students to apply!
If you would like to help students achieve their full potential, please make a donation
to the PFLAG Cape Cod Anne Toran Scholarship fund by clicking the button below!
to the PFLAG Cape Cod Anne Toran Scholarship fund by clicking the button below!
If you’re a prospective college student who identifies as LGBTQ+, it’s important that you research schools to make sure they’ve created a supportive environment. Intelligent.com has created an LGBTQ+ College Student Guide that will show you how to research colleges and review additional topics such as the unique challenges LGBTQ+ students face and the resources and legal rights available to them. And check out their list of Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students (2023)!
In addition, here's a list of Support Groups and Financial Resources for LGBTQ Students (provided by Madison Trust). Being an LGBTQ student in high school can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of challenges, from facing discrimination and bullying to struggling with acceptance from friends and family. It's no secret that the journey can be tough, but the good news is that there's a whole community out there to help you succeed. If you're looking at colleges and trying to decide where to go, you have plenty of options; there are lots of LGBTQ-friendly schools out there where you can be yourself without fear. There are also lots of scholarships for LGBTQ students that can help you pay for your education. And when you just need someone to talk to, someone who gets what you're going through, you'll find that there are plenty of support options, from clubs at school to community organizations to hotlines to call. All of these resources are out there to help you not just survive but thrive.
In addition, here's a list of Support Groups and Financial Resources for LGBTQ Students (provided by Madison Trust). Being an LGBTQ student in high school can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of challenges, from facing discrimination and bullying to struggling with acceptance from friends and family. It's no secret that the journey can be tough, but the good news is that there's a whole community out there to help you succeed. If you're looking at colleges and trying to decide where to go, you have plenty of options; there are lots of LGBTQ-friendly schools out there where you can be yourself without fear. There are also lots of scholarships for LGBTQ students that can help you pay for your education. And when you just need someone to talk to, someone who gets what you're going through, you'll find that there are plenty of support options, from clubs at school to community organizations to hotlines to call. All of these resources are out there to help you not just survive but thrive.
