LGBTQ Resources and Scholarships

Local resources

Self Advocacy presentation 

• Includes links to school resources such as Safe2Say

Centre LGBTQA Support Network

• Aims to bring the community together through LGBTQA education and activities in the Centre region.

Pennsylvania Youth Congress

• PYC unites young LGBTQ leaders from across the commonwealth within their schools and communities in order to create a responsive and organized statewide movement. Through connecting and empowering strong advocates, PYC helps ensure that the issues facing young LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are addressed in local and state government.

LGBT Crisis Info

Centre Helps

• Are you (or is someone you know) facing hunger? Medical problems? Homelessness? Suffering from abuse? Need to vent? Struggling with addiction? Need financial assistance? You know there is help “out there”…but where to start? Call Centre Help’s 24-hour hotline.

Penn State Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

 

Online resources

The Trevor Project

• Support resource for LGBTQ+ youth. Provides 24/7 counseling, mental health resources, and ways to connect with other queer youth.

It Will Get Better

Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860

Drug and Alcohol Addictions and the LGBTQA Community

GLSEN - Student Rights

• Explains the rights, both legal and common-sense, of LGBTQ+ students in the US, and has links to resources for legal assistance.

US Dept of Education - Student Rights and Resources 

Lambda Legal

• A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

Testing.com

• "[Provides] a seamless experience that provides easy-to-read lab testing information, a place to securely order direct-to-consumer lab tests, and actionable resources to help our website visitors continue their health and wellness journey." Provides access to STD testing.

Study.com - Guide to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Students in College

•  Special focus on the mental health issues LGBTQ+ might face and where they can find help and support

SUMMER CAMPS:

Camp Lightbulb

Camp Peaceworks (free and local, by Centre Safe)     

 

Scholarships and College resources

LGBTQ+ College Culture Guide

• How to find a college where you will feel welcome.

Study.com - College Guide for Transgender and Nonbinary Students

• What to look for when choosing a college, including inclusive school polices, faculty, and services
• How to navigate gender-inclusive housing and name changes
• Mental and physical health resources
• Ways to build a support system through on-campus groups and other LGBTQ+ organizations
• Scholarships especially for trans and nonbinary students

Campus Pride Index 

• Ratings of colleges, their academic and student support for various groups of students.

Penn State Scholarship  

• The Masel-McClin LGBTA Scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State, University Park who advocate for or contribute to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) community

Pitt Scholarship Resources 

• Includes a variety of national and local scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.

Human Rights Campaign Scholarship Search

STEPS (Student Training in Education and Public Service) LGBTQIA Scholarships and Resources