1. Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school
2. Demonstrated commitment to making their school or community more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist.

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* 1. Are you nominating yourself?

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* 2. If you are nominating yourself, do you meet these criteria?

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* 3. Name of Person Submitting the Nomination

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* 5. Name of Nominee

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* 7. Address of Nominee

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* 8. Nominee's Phone Number

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* 10. What grade is the nominee in?

Please share the name and contact information of a staff member at your school or a community member as a reference.

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* 11. Name of Reference

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* 13. Background Information

If you are nominating yourself, name three characteristics that best describe you.

Please share the name and contact information of a staff member at your school or a community member as a reference.

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* 14. Phone number of Reference

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* 16. Evaluation

Please attach an explanation (one page or less) describing why you or your nominee should receive the Gender & Racial Equity Scholarship Award. Include the following:

Specific learning, leadership, activities, and/or efforts you have been engaged in that have advanced anti-racism, furthered an embrace of diversity, and promoted equity and inclusion within their school or community.

Any accomplishments or awards related to gender and racial equity.

Anything we should know that distinguishes you/nominee.

NOTE: If you would like to include an additional evaluation letter from a member of staff at your school or a community member, you may do so. This is not required, and you will not be penalized for not including such a letter.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Nominations received after that date will not be considered. Winners will be notified via email by Friday, April 17, 2026.

Scholarships will be presented at the Stand Against Racism event at Town Hall on Friday April 24, 2026, from 12pm - 1pm.

Winners must be present to receive the scholarship.

Photo & Media Release

By submitting an application for the Stand Against Racism Scholarship, you grant YWCA Greenwich permission to use your name, likeness, image, and/or submitted materials in photographs, video recordings, and other media for promotional, educational, and fundraising purposes. These materials may be used in print, digital platforms, social media, and other communications without further notice or compensation.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify YWCA Greenwich in writing prior to participation.

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