OutHudson is proud to offer the OutHudson Scholarship in partnership with the Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC) Foundation. We are proud to support and empower local queer students as they pursue higher education. If you’re an LGBTQ student in the Hudson Valley planning to attend CGCC, we encourage you to apply and take pride in your journey. Click the link to learn more.

Purpose:

The OutHudson Scholarship was created to provide financial support to individuals pursuing higher education at Columbia-Greene Community College, particularly those who have displayed leadership toward achieving LGBTQ+ equality and liberation. Applicants who have demonstrated this commitment through personal advocacy, volunteer community service, professional aspirations, and organizing efforts are strongly encouraged to apply. OutHudson is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 in Hudson, NY. OutHudson’s mission is to elevate the quality of life and advance the visibility of LGBTQ people in Columbia County, NY.

Criteria:

• GPA 2.0 or higher

• Columbia County resident

• Must have financial need beyond financial aid

• Demonstrates an affinity for and support of the LGBTQIA+ community.