Hey all you fabulous graduating queer high school seniors! We want to encourage you to apply for the inspiring Robert E. Loupo, Jr. ‘Legacy of Change’ Scholarship! This incredible award celebrates our founder’s dream of making a difference for LGBTQ+ students like you, and guess what? We’re giving away four amazing scholarships: $5,000, $3,000, & two $2,000 levels! 💖💰

Safe Schools South Florida is all about making our schools safe, supportive, and empowering for LGBTQ+ students and the fantastic educators & staff who work with us. So, let’s join together to create a future that’s bright and full of opportunity for all LGBTQ+ students.

Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to be recognized and rewarded for your passion and dedication to the LGBTQ+ community. Apply for the Robert E. Loupo, Jr. ‘Legacy of Change’ scholarship today, and let’s celebrate the powerful groundwork laid by our founder for LGBTQ+ students and educators everywhere! 🌈💖💰

DEADLINE: Friday, May 26 at 5:00 pm.

If you are a community partner or teacher and want to help us spread the news, please CLICK HERE for our easy-to-use email template and instructions!

Scholarships Recipients

Robert E. Loupo Jr. Legacy of Change Scholarship Winner:
  • 2022 – Javier Gomez,  iPreparatory Academy
  • 2021 – Rowan Salls, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
  • 2020 – Anabel Tenorio, Miami Coral Park Senior High School
  • 2019 – Nicole Jiron, Miami Technical Education Center
  • 2018 – Shaquavia Warner, Miami Edison Senior High School
  • 2017 – Asa Hussain, School for Advanced Studies
  • 2016 – Steven Espinoza, iPreparatory Academy
  • 2016 – Leo Haines, MAST Academy
  • 2015 – Laura Katz, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School

GSA Leader of the Year

  • 2022 – Jordan Pratts, Michael Krop Senior High School
  • 2021 – No Award Given (COVID)
  • 2020 – No Award Given (COVID)
  • 2019- Steven Bartumeu,iMater Academy Charter Middle/High School
  • 2018 – Omlesna Suarez, iMater Academy Charter Middle/High School
  • 2017 – Dylan Barrolobre, Miami Palmetto Senior High School
  • 2016 – Victor L. Mederos, Cutler Bay Senior High
  • 2016 – Leo Haines, MAST Academy
  • 2015 – Laura Katz, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
  • 2015 – Kimberly Blandon, Hialeah Gardens High School

Youth Ally of the Year

  • 2022 – Angelica Marks, Felix Varela Senior High
  • 2021 – No Award Given (COVID)
  • 2020 – No Award Given (COVID)
  • 2018 – Sophia Botran, Miami Homeschool Rainbow Alliance
  • 2018 – Daphne Martinez, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
  • 2017 – Precious Darling, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
  • 2016 – Gabriele Cano, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
  • 2015 – Steven Espinoza, iPreparatory Academy

Community Organization Youth Leadership Award

  • 2016 – Abigail Barron, Pridelines Youth Services
  • 2016 – Cam Cano, Safe Schools South Florida, Living Rainbow, and Krop GSA Spectrum
  • 2015 – Leo Haines, Pridelines Youth Services

Bishop S.F. Makalani-Ma Hee Wind Beneath Our Wings Award

  • ​2019- Delika Dutov,  Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
  • 2018 – Taylor Ross, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School

Wind Beneath Our Wings Award

  • 2016 – Maria Noya, MAST Academy
  • 2016 – Daniela Basail, Westland Hialeah Senior High

Legacy Award

  • 2016 – Vanessa Hinde, Living Rainbow
  • 2015 – Jessica Murray, Living Rainbow