Sherri Eisenpress | Scholarship for LGBTQThe Sherri Eisenpress Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence is a $1,000 essay-based award created to support undergraduate students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and a meaningful commitment to advancing equality within the LGBTQ+ community. Established in honor of Sherri Eisenpress, this scholarship reflects a legacy rooted in public service, youth advocacy, judicial leadership, and LGBTQ+ community growth across New York. From championing adolescent justice reform under Raise the Age implementation to serving as Chairperson of the Rockland County Pride Center, Sherri Eisenpress has consistently worked to strengthen institutions that protect, uplift, and empower. This scholarship continues that mission by investing in the voices, vision, and future leadership of LGBTQ+ undergraduate students.
The Sherri Eisenpress Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community or who have demonstrated meaningful advocacy and leadership in support of LGBTQ+ equality. Applicants should be passionate about education, civic engagement, community advancement, and creating inclusive spaces within their campuses and beyond. This $1,000 essay-based award seeks students who are not only academically driven, but who also embody resilience, integrity, and a commitment to strengthening LGBTQ+ communities through service, leadership, or future professional impact.
Sherri Eisenpress is a New York jurist and community leader whose career reflects a sustained commitment to justice, youth advocacy, and LGBTQ+ institutional growth. Prior to joining the bench, she worked with developmentally disabled children and adults and served as a mentor, board member, and board chairperson of Youth at Risk (now Unlocking Futures) in New York City.
After becoming a Family Court Judge, she was appointed Acting Supreme Court Judge and presided over the Integrated Domestic Violence Court, the Family Drug Treatment Court, and the Youth Part created under New York’s Raise the Age legislation. Her leadership during the implementation of adolescent justice reform in Rockland County placed her at the center of coordinated efforts between courts, probation, social services, and behavioral health agencies.
Beyond the courtroom, she has played a significant governance role in advancing LGBTQ+ community infrastructure as Chairperson of the Rockland County Pride Center Board of Directors, supporting health equity initiatives and institutional growth throughout the Hudson Valley.
The Sherri Eisenpress Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students was created to extend a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and institutional service into the next generation. Awarded through a competitive essay contest, the scholarship invites students to share their perspectives on leadership, equality, justice, and the future of LGBTQ+ communities.
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on personal experiences, academic goals, community involvement, or professional aspirations that demonstrate their commitment to meaningful change. The selected recipient will receive a $1,000 award to help offset tuition and educational expenses.
Higher education is an investment in your future — and financial support can make a meaningful difference. The Sherri Eisenpress Scholarship provides a $1,000 award to assist with tuition, books, academic materials, or other educational costs.
Through the essay application process, students have the opportunity not only to compete for financial support but also to share their story, highlight their leadership journey, and articulate their vision for LGBTQ+ progress and equity.
Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. This scholarship is designed to help you move forward with confidence and support.
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The Sherri Eisenpress Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students honors a legacy of justice, youth advocacy, and LGBTQ+ community leadership. Through an annual $1,000 essay award, the scholarship supports undergraduate students committed to advancing equality, strengthening institutions, and shaping a more inclusive future.
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