PRESS RELEASE: Scholarships Available for Fantasia Fair 2010
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JamieInHeels
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FANTASIA FAIR/REAL LIFE EXPERINCE, INC.
554 Boston Post Rd #187
Orange, CT 06477
Contact: Miqqi Alicia Gilbert
Email: mi...@fantasiafair.org
http://www.fantasiafair.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- May 7, 2010
Scholarships Available for Fantasia Fair 2010
The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee has announced that there will be
a number of scholarships available for the 36th annual Fantasia Fair
conference, which will take place in historic Provincetown,
Massachusetts from October 17 through October 24, 2010.
"The recent economic downturn has caused financial difficulties for so
many in our community – a community that has long suffered from high
unemployment. Although we have been able to keep Fair prices low, some
people still cannot afford to attend. ” commented the Executive
Director of Fantasia Fair, Miqqi Alicia Gilbert, Ph.D.
Dr. Gilbert continues, "Events such as Fantasia Fair are valuable
educational opportunities that truly do help those who attend. By
offering these scholarships, we are investing in the community."
Scholarships are open to those who demonstrate financial need,
regardless of their gender. Applicants should submit a statement of
financial need and a letter explaining why they want to attend
Fantasia Fair. The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee will select all
scholarship recipients.
Recipients awarded full scholarships will receive free tuition to the
Fair, including all seminars, workshops, and events, daily lunches,
and shared room accommodations for seven nights. Partial scholarships
are also available as well as the "Dottie Laing Scholarship" for
couples with a transgender partner.
Eligibility Requirements
* Age over 18 (or having parental permission, if under 18)
* Demonstrated financial need
* Submission of a "Why I Want to Come to Fantasia Fair" letter
* Must be willing to participate in and contribute time to the Fair
during the week of Fantasia Fair
* Receipt of materials by July 15, 2010
* Fantasia Fair Planning Committee Members and their families are not
eligible for scholarships
Submissions
* All materials must be received no later than July 15.
* Submissions must be received to either of the addresses below:
schola...@fantasiafair.org
or
Fantasia Fair Scholarships
554 Boston Post Rd #187
Orange, CT 06477
Additional details about the Fantasia Fair conference and details on
scholarship rules can be found at www.fantasiafair.org. Anyone
interested in contributing to a scholarship fund are encourage to
contact the conference organizers.
ABOUT FANTASIA FAIR - Started in 1975, “Fan Fair” is the oldest and
longest-running gathering of transgender persons for mutual education,
support, collaboration, and socializing. The weeklong event happens
every October in the resort town of Provincetown, Massachusetts. For
more information about Fantasia Fair, including pricing, registration,
and scholarships, please visit www.fantasiafair.org.
554 Boston Post Rd #187
Orange, CT 06477
Contact: Miqqi Alicia Gilbert
Email: mi...@fantasiafair.org
http://www.fantasiafair.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- May 7, 2010
Scholarships Available for Fantasia Fair 2010
The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee has announced that there will be
a number of scholarships available for the 36th annual Fantasia Fair
conference, which will take place in historic Provincetown,
Massachusetts from October 17 through October 24, 2010.
"The recent economic downturn has caused financial difficulties for so
many in our community – a community that has long suffered from high
unemployment. Although we have been able to keep Fair prices low, some
people still cannot afford to attend. ” commented the Executive
Director of Fantasia Fair, Miqqi Alicia Gilbert, Ph.D.
Dr. Gilbert continues, "Events such as Fantasia Fair are valuable
educational opportunities that truly do help those who attend. By
offering these scholarships, we are investing in the community."
Scholarships are open to those who demonstrate financial need,
regardless of their gender. Applicants should submit a statement of
financial need and a letter explaining why they want to attend
Fantasia Fair. The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee will select all
scholarship recipients.
Recipients awarded full scholarships will receive free tuition to the
Fair, including all seminars, workshops, and events, daily lunches,
and shared room accommodations for seven nights. Partial scholarships
are also available as well as the "Dottie Laing Scholarship" for
couples with a transgender partner.
Eligibility Requirements
* Age over 18 (or having parental permission, if under 18)
* Demonstrated financial need
* Submission of a "Why I Want to Come to Fantasia Fair" letter
* Must be willing to participate in and contribute time to the Fair
during the week of Fantasia Fair
* Receipt of materials by July 15, 2010
* Fantasia Fair Planning Committee Members and their families are not
eligible for scholarships
Submissions
* All materials must be received no later than July 15.
* Submissions must be received to either of the addresses below:
schola...@fantasiafair.org
or
Fantasia Fair Scholarships
554 Boston Post Rd #187
Orange, CT 06477
Additional details about the Fantasia Fair conference and details on
scholarship rules can be found at www.fantasiafair.org. Anyone
interested in contributing to a scholarship fund are encourage to
contact the conference organizers.
ABOUT FANTASIA FAIR - Started in 1975, “Fan Fair” is the oldest and
longest-running gathering of transgender persons for mutual education,
support, collaboration, and socializing. The weeklong event happens
every October in the resort town of Provincetown, Massachusetts. For
more information about Fantasia Fair, including pricing, registration,
and scholarships, please visit www.fantasiafair.org.
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