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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANS STUDENTS
 

The following scholarships are for seniors in high school, undergraduates and graduate students. Please see specific scholarships for application requirements and guidelines.

 
  • Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund Link to Site>
  • Safe Schools Coalition's Scholarships & Education Page Link to Site>
 
SCHOOL RESOURCES
   

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List of Colleges/Universities/K-12 Schools with Non-Discrimination Policies that Include Gender Identity/Expression

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List of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in trans studies, gender studies, and human sexuality

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOOLS
   
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Beyond the Binary: A Tool Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools

This publication, co-created by the Gay-Straight Alliance Network, the Transgender Law Center and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, provides students and their allies with practical and accessible tools to support their efforts to make schools safe and welcoming for all students regardless of gender identity.

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  • Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Student Rights in California Schools Link to PDF >pic
  • For additional information please see the San Francisco Unified School Distrist Student Support Services Department Transgender Policy which prohibits Gender Based Harassment Link to Website >
  • Best Practices to Improve the Work Environments of Middle Schools and High Schools for Trans Students, Teachers, Staff and Administrators Link to PDF> link
  • Best Practices to Improve the Work Environments of Colleges and Universities for Trans Students, Staff, Faculty and Administrators Link to PDF> link
 
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Peeing in Peace: A Resource Guide for Transgender Activists and Allies

This guide by the Transgender Law Center provides cutting edge information to transgender people, activists, and allies about creating bathroom safety. It provides you with tips on how to address harassment, ideas for getting good bathroom policies passed, or an outline for doing a bathroom safety campaign.

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LGBT ORGANIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
 

Safe Schools Coalition, Seattle, WA
1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) Crisis Line - Washington State only/(206) 632-0662 ext. 49
Email: through website only
Website: www.safeschoolscoalition.org

 
California Safe Schools Coalition, San Francisco, CA
(415) 626-1680
Email: info@casafeschools.org
Website: www.casafeschools.org
 

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), New York, NY (many chapters)
(212) 727-0135
Email: glsen@glsen.org
Website: www.glsen.org

 
Gay-Straight Alliance Network, multi-sites throughout CA (see website)
E-mail: info@gsanetwork.org
Website: www.gsanetwork.org
 

Gender Spectrum Education and Training, Seattle, WA
(877) 809-4159
E-mail: info@genderspectrum.org
Website: www.genderspectrum.org

 
National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC), Washington, DC
Toll-Free (800) 541-6922; main phone (202) 319-7596; TTY (202) 319-9513
E-mail: nyac@nyacyouth.org
Website: www.nyacyouth.org
 
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), Washington, DC
(202) 546-5940; (202) 464-4548 (TTY)
Website: www.smyal.org
 

 
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