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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Donate for your Legacy Sponsor – $5,000
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Presidential Sponsor – $2,500
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Doctorate Sponsor – $1,000
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Master's Sponsor – $700
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Bachelor's Sponsor – $500
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Associate Sponsor – $200
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Honorary Sponsor – $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.
Donate for your Legacy Sponsor – $5,000
Legacy 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.
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Presidential Sponsor – $2,500
Presidential Sponsors make transformational investments in the future of LGBTQ+ students. Their commitment helps expand scholarship opportunities, remove financial barriers to higher education, and foster the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders, advocates, educators, public servants, and professionals. These donors demonstrate exceptional dedication to Equality NoVa's mission and vision.
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Doctorate Sponsor – $1,000
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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Roland Watkins
Associate Sponsor – $200
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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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
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Matthew Crouch
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Charles Meng
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Catherine Read
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Shuttleworth for Congress
Honorary Sponsor – $100
Honorary Sponsors demonstrate their belief in equality, inclusion, and educational opportunity for all. Their support helps sustain the scholarship fund and affirms the importance of investing in LGBTQ+ students, empowering them to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their communities.
- Ron Bookbinder & James Fisher
- Bob Brink
- Merle Decker
- Theresa & Peter Fallon
- Bill & Elizabeth Fogarty
- Kris McLaughlin
- Ingrid Morroy & Jerry Botland
- Nancy Pilchen
- Jay Fisette & Bob Rosen
- Gordon & Farah Simonett
- Theo Stamos
- John & Mary Vihstadt
- Betsey Wildhack & Susie Doyel
- Bob Witeck & Bob Connelly
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