We are proud to announce that application instructions and forms for the 2007 LGBT HEART Scholarship Fund for the Health Professions are available on our website!

Our greatest resource to-date, has been our supporters and previous scholarship recipients. We are counting on you, once again, to share this news with your network of colleagues and friends.

As you know, the LGBT HEART Scholarship Fund for the Health Professions seeks to promote the health and well-being of the LGBT community through the support of scholarship and research. Single-year scholarships are available on an annual basis to "out" LGBT students pursuing advanced (Masters level or higher) degrees in the health professions.

Award recipients, known as HEART Scholars , are selected based on a combination of need and merit-based factors. Eligibility criteria for the LGBT HEART Scholarship Fund for the Health Professions are as follows:
* Enrollment in a graduate level program in the health professions
* Enrollment at an accredited college, university or school in the United States
* Be "out" as a member of the LGBT community
* Eligible to receive financial aid and in good academic standing
* Demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the health of the LGBT community

If you know of someone who should apply, or you think you are a qualified candidate, please follow this link to access the instructions and application:

Scholarship Information

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Important Date to Remember: June 30, 2007 - Application Postmark Deadline

About LGBT Health, Education and Research Trust

LGBT HEART is a nationwide non-profit designated by the Internal Revenue
Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Founded in 2004, our mission is to
support the health and well-being of the LGBT community through the
support of scholarship and research.

The Founders and Board of Directors is comprised of concerned members of
the LGBT, health care, business and academic communities who recognize
the lack of support for LGBT health in the larger health care system and
in health education.

Your health. Your HEART.

Quick Links

Our Website
http://www.lgbtheart.org

HEART Scholars
http://www.lgbtheart.org/scholars.html

Advanced Planning
http://www.lgbtheart.org/advanced_planning.html

Support HEART
http://www.lgbtheart.org/support.html