Ellen Gives Scholarship to Constance McMillen

Michael Rosman, AP

When Constance McMillen wanted to take her girlfriend to her prom and wear a tux, the school said no same sex dates and girls could only wear gowns. When she kicked up a fuss about her school's homophobic policies, her school cancelled prom for everyone. Constance stuck to her guns and Ellen has given her a reward - a $30 000 scholarship, saying:

"I admire you so much," she told the 18-year-old senior from Itawamba Agricultural High School. "When I was your age I never would have had the strength to do what you are doing."

Ellen also offered to host a private prom for McMillen's class. I can't say anything snarky about this. I think it's amazing. Kudos to Ellen and Constance both.