Why I love this city

Check out this call for applications for scholarships for strippers, funded by the settlement in a lawsuit against Centerfolds, a local strip joint.

Notice you don't have to quit dancing to be eligible. I love this city.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EXOTIC DANCERS!
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The St. James Infirmary is the first peer-based occupational health and safety clinic for erotic service providers and sex workers in the U.S.

We are offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to current or former exotic dancers (all genders) to be used towards community college, certification programs, or technical training (i.e. administrative/clerical support, computers, cosmetology, massage, etc.). We are offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to current or former exotic dancers (all genders) to be used towards 4-year college/university programs.

ELIGIBILITY
• Worked as an exotic dancer in San Francisco within the past 7 years
• Have proof of work experience (stage fee receipt; work contract; print ad’s, etc.)
• Have proof of admission for your designated school/training program

HOW TO APPLY

Send a written request (1 page minimum) to SJI at the above address, Attention: Scholarship Committee. Please include:
1) Your name, contact information, and social security number or student ID number,
2) The time period that you worked as an exotic dancer,
3) Proof of work experience as an exotic dancer (i.e. stage fee receipts, letter from employer, advertisements, etc.),
4) Your area of interest and goals related to school and/or training programs, and your commitment to your educational plans,
5) Which school or training institution you plan to attend and what time period, and
6) Proof of admission.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible; previous applicants who did not receive scholarships may re-apply. All awards will be made payable directly to the school or training institution in February 2006.

DEADLINE FOR ALL REQUESTS: January 31, 2006

Funding provided by San Francisco Superior Court grant RE: Siefred v. Centerfolds, et. al. Case No. 305470

St. James Infirmary • Office: 1372 Mission Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 • Ph: 1-415-554-8494 • FAX: 1-415-554-8444
Clinic: Tuesdays, 12pm-3pm, Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm, Thursdays, 6pm-9pm
www.stjamesinfirmary.org

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