National gay support group offers college scholarships: "Gay high school seniors and their allies can now apply for college scholarships of up to $2,500 through a national program announced this month by the group, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

Nine scholarships of $2,500 and 14 worth $1,000 will go to graduating high school seniors nationwide who are entering college in 2004. The awards are for young leaders who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, or those who can demonstrate support and involvement with that community. "