Transgendered CU-Boulder student wins prestigious scholarship

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Transgendered CU-Boulder student wins prestigious scholarship
Kyle Inselman one of 25 scholars honored by the Point Foundation
By Brittany Anas Camera Staff Writer
Posted: 06/11/2010 06:42:45 PM MDT

http://www.coloradodaily.com/cu-boulder/ci_15280057#axzz0qdHAm6vO

When Kyle Inselman came out as transgender, he wasn't met with acceptance.

Inselman, who grew up in Eugene, Ore., was not allowed to express his gender identity at home. And his Catholic high school didn't allow any gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender student support groups.

Inselman -- now attending the University of Colorado -- is one of 25 students across the country to receive a competitive scholarship from an organization that supports GLBT students. More than 1,600 students applied for the scholarships from the Point Foundation.