Established in 2005 with a $50,000 challenge gift from the late John A. Herring (a former Newcomb Hall director), the Fund which was matched subsequently through individual gifts in five years, and was first awarded in 2011 to Marcus Hall, College ’12.<\/p>\n
With the addition of Mr. Herring’s bequest to QVA and beginning in 2015, two $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually to two current students, either undergraduate or graduate, of any year who demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and fellowship and have actively supported, through volunteerism and advocacy, the LGBTQ Center at the University of Virginia. Rather than self-nomination, the recipient will be selected through nominations submitted from peers, students, faculty, staff, and alumni.<\/p>\n
The student will be known for their exemplary acts of kindness toward people of diverse backgrounds and their participation in the education of others. This person will welcome and encourage a multitude of perspectives and not be a “one book person.”<\/p>\n
Please note: the application closes on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:59pm.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n