Rising Stars

GLAAD is excited to announce we are accepting applications for the 2019 Rising Stars Grants at the GLAAD Media Awards!

Apply to become a GLAAD Rising Stars Grant recipient!

Grants are offered to support young people (ages 18-30) who are leveraging media to move hearts and minds and create change. The recipient will receive $5,000 to further fund their work and initiatives and will be honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles or New York City on Thursday, March 28th and Saturday, May 4th respectively. Hotel and travel accommodations included.

Application deadline: Sunday, March 10th, 2019 by midnight PST.

All applicants are notified of status: Monday, March 18th, 2019 via email.

To apply for a Rising Stars Grant, complete the online application form located on glaad.org/risingstars, and submit a short essay.

If you are not eligible to apply, make sure you forward this email to a passionate young advocate in your life!