2000 Scholarship Recipients:

First Samara Scholarships Awarded!

Three graduating Vermont high school seniors have been awarded the inaugural year 2000 Samara Foundation Scholarships. Kristen Bisaillon of Mill River Union High School in Clarendon, Hannah Hafter of South Burlington High School in South Burlington, and Emily Virkler of Harwood Union High School in Waitsfield were each awarded a $500 scholarship.

The Samara Scholarship was established in 2000 as an investment in the future of Vermont students who oppose discrimination and prejudice and who stand for the elimination of homophobia in our society.

The Samara Scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate, through personal experiences and/or public commitment, a dedication to the interests of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (glbtq) community.

Student applicants submitted a personal essay describing their involvement in opposing discrimination and prejudice, and letters of recommendation attesting to their dedication to the interests of the glbtq communities of Vermont.

Information about applications for 2001 Samara Scholarships is included in the newly published Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) 2001-2002 scholarship catalogue. Call VSAC toll-free: 1-888-253-4819 to receive a copy.