Equality Nova
EQUALITY NoVa Scholarship
Equality Nova Schoalrship
Each year, EQUALITY NoVa awards one outstanding high school senior with a $2,500 scholarship, recognizing students whose accomplishments demonstrate significant support for the Arlington Public Schools’ policies of diversity, fairness, and safety, as evidenced in their essays, or who are active members of their school’s Gay-Straight Alliance.
Donate to the Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is one of the demonstrable elements of EQUALITY NoVa’s commitment to our community and an opportunity to lend our support to the youth. EQUALITY NoVa has a strong track record of being committed to advancing safe schools policies and ensuring that we have safe schools for ALL our children.
Scholarship Contribution Tier:
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Honorary Level – $1,000
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Doctorate Leve – $250
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Master's Level – $200
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Bachelor's Level – $150
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Associate's Level – $100
Donations may still be made by mail to AGLA, P.O. Box 100324, Arlington VA 22210. Please be sure to write on the check that it’s for the AGLA Scholarship Fund. (The legal name is AGLA Scholarship Fund).
EQUALITY NoVa is a strong beacon for equality in Northern Virginia. It’s an inclusive nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service.
Honorary Level – $1,000
Honorary Level Sponsors are visionary champions of the LGBTQ+ community whose extraordinary generosity helps shape the future for generations to come. Their support strengthens the long-term sustainability of the Equality NoVa Scholarship Fund and ensures that deserving LGBTQ+ students have access to educational opportunities, leadership development, and pathways to success. Legacy Sponsors leave a lasting impact on both individual lives and our community as a whole.
- Roland Watkins
Doctorate Sponsor – $250
Doctorate Sponsors represent the highest level of commitment to educational advancement and LGBTQ+ empowerment. Their generosity helps students pursue academic excellence while creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. These supporters believe deeply in the potential of LGBTQ+ youth and invest in building a stronger, more inclusive future.
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The Honorable Barbara Favola & Doug Weik
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Kitty Clark Stevenson & ABLE’N Consulting
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Bill Euille for Congress
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Jon Fleming Photography
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Barbara Kanninen for Arlington School Board
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Delegate Alfonso Lopez
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David Rowley & Minuteman Press
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Hamish Park & Roland Watkins
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Ivan Santos & Skyline Wellness Center
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Noah Simon
Master's Sponsor – $200
Master's Sponsors demonstrate a significant commitment to educational opportunity and community advancement. Their contributions help provide meaningful scholarship support to LGBTQ+ students as they work toward achieving their academic and career goals.
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The Honorable Barbara Favola & Doug Weik
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Kitty Clark Stevenson & ABLE’N Consulting
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Bill Euille for Congress
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Jon Fleming Photography
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Barbara Kanninen for Arlington School Board
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Delegate Alfonso Lopez
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David Rowley & Minuteman Press
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Hamish Park & Roland Watkins
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Ivan Santos & Skyline Wellness Center
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Noah Simon
Bachelor's Sponsor – $150
Bachelor's Sponsors help strengthen the foundation of the Equality NoVa Scholarship Fund. Their support provides valuable resources that help students overcome financial challenges, pursue higher education, and develop into future leaders within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Ron Bookbinder & James Fisher
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Bob Brink
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Merle Decker
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Theresa & Peter Fallon
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Bill & Elizabeth Fogarty
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Kris McLaughlin
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Ingrid Morroy & Jerry Botland
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Nancy Pilchen
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Jay Fisette & Bob Rosen
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Gordon & Farah Simonett
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Theo Stamos
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John & Mary Vihstadt
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Betsey Wildhack & Susie Doyel
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Bob Witeck & Bob Connelly
Associate Sponsor – $100
Associate Sponsors play an important role in expanding educational access and opportunity. Through their generosity, LGBTQ+ students receive support that helps them succeed academically, grow personally, and build brighter futures.
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Beth Arthur
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Sandy Bass
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Charlene Bickford
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Shelby Blake Stephyns
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Lavern J. Chatman
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Stephanie Clifford
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Carla de la Pava
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Christian Dorsey
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Paul Ferguson
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TJ Flavell
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Libby Garvey
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Greg Greeley
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Lauren Hall
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Karla Hagan
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Daniel Hays
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Cragg Hines
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Patrick Hope
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Mary Hynes
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Tiffany Joslyn
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James S. Lander
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George Lee Kennedy
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Kip Malinosky
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Judy Moats
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Frank O’Leary
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Atima Omara-Alwala
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Leah Pellegrino
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J. Walter Tejada
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Mary Margaret Whipple
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