Scholarships Recipients

Robert E. Loupo Jr. Legacy of Change Scholarship Winner:
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Available Scholarship Opportunity

Here are scholarship opportunities for LGBTQ student. Most scholarship opportunities occur January-April. Go to the website provided to find information.

Safe Schools South Florida

Safe Schools South Florida offers the Robert E. Loupo, Jr. “Legacy of Change” Scholarship for M-DCPS graduating seniors who are advocates and/or activists, dedicated to upholding the dignity, rights and equality of the entire LGBTQ community, both in school and at large.

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