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Join Us in Honoring Stockton Powers: Apply for the 2025 Memorial Scholarship!

Are you an LGBTQ student passionate about furthering your education? Or do you know someone who deserves recognition for their resilience and academic dedication? The Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship is here to support you!

This scholarship, created in memory of an extraordinary young man, empowers LGBTQ students to chase their dreams by easing the financial burdens of tuition, books, housing, and daily expenses.

Stockton Powers, born May 5, 1999, in Salt Lake City, UT, lived life with unmatched passion. At just 13, he courageously came out as gay, inspiring his family and community with his bravery. Though Stockton faced challenges, his spirit continues to uplift others through this scholarship, which honors his legacy by supporting students who embody his determination and heart.

Why Apply?

• Financial Support: Receive funding tailored to your needs for education and living expenses.

• Community Impact: Be part of a movement raising awareness for suicide prevention and support within the LGBTQ community.

• Honor Stockton’s Legacy: Carry forward Stockton’s courage and passion by pursuing your academic goals.

Eligibility:

• Committed to furthering your education.

• Maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher.

How to Apply: The deadline for the 2025 Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship is May 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST. Visit www.standingforstockton.com for details and to submit your application.

Recipients will be announced by June 27, 2025, marking the eight-year anniversary of Stockton’s passing.

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Lesbianage hits different! 😜
Straight friends debating gay stereotypes, unaware I’m the flannel-wearing plot twist sipping tea.

Do you interrupt with a wink or let them dig deeper? 🌈

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Matt Easton grew up in a devout Mormon family in Utah, immersed in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from childhood. He excelled academically and spiritually, earning a spot at Brigham Young University (BYU), the church’s flagship school. In 2019, as a political science major, Matt was named valedictorian of his college within BYU—an honor that came with the chance to speak at convocation.

During his speech, on April 26, 2019, Matt did something unexpected. In front of thousands of peers, faculty, and family—at very conservative and highly religious BYU—he said, “I stand before my family, friends, and graduating class today to say that I am proud to be a gay son of God.”

The moment wasn’t planned far in advance—he’d wrestled with it for weeks, unsure if he’d have the courage. Raised in a faith where acting on “same-sex attraction” could lead to discipline, Matt had spent years reconciling his identity with his beliefs. He’d come out to his parents earlier that year, finding cautious support, but this public declaration was a leap into the unknown.

The crowd’s response was mixed—some cheered, others sat in stunned silence. The video of his speech went viral, racking up hundreds of thousands of views on platforms like YouTube and Twitter. Matt even made a bold appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Supporters praised his bravery, while some church members, including Mormon leaders, criticized him for “hijacking” a sacred event. In 2021, Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland referenced the incident in a speech, questioning if such platforms should be used for personal announcements, prompting Matt to defend himself in The Salt Lake Tribune, noting his speech was pre-approved by BYU officials.

Now, six years later, Matt lives openly as a gay man, no longer active in the Mormon church but still tied to its community through family and his past. His story sparks debate about authenticity, faith, and the evolving place of LGBTQ individuals in Mormon spaces. It’s the kind of story that spreads fast: a young man risking it all for a truth he couldn’t silence. ... See MoreSee Less

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