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Utah high school and college students who show leadership in the LGBT-rights movement are eligible for a new scholarship from the Equality Leadership Fund.
The fund was launched by Equality Utah, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Utah, after philanthropists Jim Dabakis and Craig and John Williams-Crawford proposed the idea.
"We all have a stake in supporting and empowering the next generation," Brandie Balken, executive director of Equality Utah, said in a statement. "This is challenging work, and we are proud to be providing greater access to skill building and education for those who will continue this movement for human rights."
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 30. Donations to support the fund can be made here.