Katie Greenley: 2026 Lambda Foundation Scholarship in 2SLGBTQIA+ Studies Recipient
Katie Greenley (they/them) is a third-year student at the University of Guelph, majoring in Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change with a minor in English.
A student whose academic interests and community commitments are deeply intertwined, Katie brings a commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ scholarship that reflects exactly the spirit the Lambda Foundation Scholarship in 2SLGBTQIA+ Studies was created to support.
A Scholar and Community Builder
Katie’s engagement with their field extends well beyond the classroom. They are the Co-President and Co-Founder of the student society for their program—a testament to their investment in building community for students who share their academic passions. Outside of their studies, Katie volunteers at local libraries and participates in community-based arts initiatives, connecting their intellectual work to the broader communities they care about.
Research at the Intersection of Justice and Culture
Katie’s current research centres on social justice and resistance movements, work that speaks to the scholarship’s mission of advancing knowledge about and by 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples. They also bring a particular enthusiasm to feminist geography and queer representation in pop culture, areas that reflect a lively and expansive understanding of what 2SLGBTQIA+ studies can encompass.
Gratitude for Support
For Katie, receiving the 2026 Lambda Foundation Scholarship in 2SLGBTQIA+ Studies is a meaningful recognition of their academic work and community contributions.
“Thank you so much for providing me with the honor of winning this award,” Katie shared. “I am absolutely thrilled and so grateful for this opportunity!”
About the Lambda Foundation Scholarship in 2SLGBTQIA+ Studies, University of Guelph
The purpose of this award is to stimulate research on the topic of 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples. The scholarship is based upon areas of research pertaining to the history, contributions, and issues by or about 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples. Preference is given to applicants who are involved in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as demonstrated through volunteer activities, civil society memberships, or related academic pursuits.
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