Hayley Jayne Richman Memorial Award

Criteria

Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible.

Applicants must:

be enrolled full-time at MacEwan University, and

identify themselves as a LGBTQ2S+, an ally student of the community, or have LGBTQ2S+ parents.

agree that their name may be used by the donor to promote the award through social media.

Applicants must demonstrate how they have made significant contributions to a positive impact for the LGBTQ2S+ community with a written description in 250 words. Examples include:

the visible promotion of LGBTQ2S+ life

fostering service and activism for LGBTQ2S+ people in the larger community

demonstrating documented leadership, support, or involvement in organizations, activities, or issues that promote awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ2S+ community

actively advocating for LGBTQ2S+ youth and/or to students who are severely affected by bullying or suicide

Disbursement Criteria

For funds to be disbursed, successful applicants must be enrolled in a full-time course load and be in good academic standing.