Matthew Shepard Foundation

Youth & Students · Mississippi · Free

Erasing hate by replacing it with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Useful for kids dealing with bullying, GSA suppression, bathroom/locker access, or sports participation issues. Many programs offer free trainings for teachers, counselors, and administrators on creating affirming classrooms. Point Foundation is the largest LGBTQ+ scholarship — full-ride awards available, application opens Jan, due late March. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Mississippi residents and the people supporting them.

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