The Privilege Grant is a bursary available exclusively to white men,
in support of their post-secondary education.
We are pleased to announce the creation of
American college campuses have changed and demographics once considered disadvantaged are no longer held back by racial, homophobic or sexist bias. Research now suggests that low-income caucasian males are the most in need of help.1 Women's advantage in college graduation is evident at all socioeconomic levels and for most racial and ethnic groups.2
Males make up only 43% of America's 20.5 million college students.3 Since the 1980s, women have performed better in high schools and earned the majority of BA degrees.4,5,6,7,8 There are thousands of scholarships for women, but very few for men. 9,10
Young adults with a bachelor’s degree earn 62% more than one with only a high school diploma.11 The percentage of jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree has doubled in the past forty years.12 Public policy has systematically impoverished and worsened the social and economic conditions of poor, single young men.13
Applications will open in Spring 2016. Privilege Grants will be awarded in early Summer 2016 to be available for Fall 2016 enrollment.
Financial aid isn’t the only key to success and education does not stop when you leave the classroom. We are building a mentorship network of industry professionals and tutors to give one-on-one attention to our recipients.
If you are interested in providing financial or professional support to our recipients, contact [email protected].
Milo continues to be an unlikely angel for men struggling to find acceptance in mainstream society. Fusion recently noted his “cult following among young, Internet-savvy men.” He is proud to lend his name and financial support to the Yiannopoulos Privilege Grant.
Margaret has experience on the Canadian political scene on both federal and political advisory boards and first made the news as the world’s premier bellydancer with an ostomy after having her large intestine removed due to complications from bowel disease in 2013. She continues to speak up about the real struggle associated with an invisible, misunderstood condition and is pleased to turn her focus to supporting another neglected demographic.
Applications are not yet open. Please do not write to us if you are a prospective Grant applicant; instead, keep an eye on the website and on Twitter at @PrivilegeGrant.