More and more scholarships are being made available specifically to those in the LGBTQ community and we want to do our part to help you find them. Organizations like the Pride Foundation and the Point Foundation, among many others, have been offering these opportunities for those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities for years and the number of organizations and awards continues to grow.
In an effort to encourage LGBTQA+ high school students to pursue a career in the fashion industry- whether in fashion design, marketing, merchandising, or other related fields- BOMME Studio offers an incentive through their scholarship program. Each applicant must meet all of the following requirements: identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered; be a U.S. citizen or permanent [...] More
American Atheists celebrates activism by awarding scholarships to students who engage in atheist activism in their communities and schools. American Atheists awards two $1,000 O’Hair Scholarships and four $500 President’s Scholarships to atheist students in the United States. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be awarded a scholarship, but you do have to attend a U.S.-based institution. [...] More
To be eligible for the Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship, applicants must: live in the Sacramento region; have at least a GPA of a 2.5 (if they are currently enrolled in school); have applied to or are presently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, including vocational and technical schools; identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community; and demonstrate an interest in service to [...] More
The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support. The goal of the Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship is to provide financial support to graduate students currently enrolled in a graduate program with an accredited U.S. college or university. Dr. Ernsberger’s decades of [...] More
The Out to Innovate Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers.
One scholarship will go to an undergraduate student, and one [...] More
Those interested in applying for the Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts must: Be between ages 16-24; Reside in Central Florida; Show active involvement in the LGBTQ+ / theatre community; Demonstrate a specific need for financial support that aligns with their goal of a career in the performing arts; Applicant talent video submission or talent photo portfolio is encouraged but not [...] More
Six $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors (ONLY) of color (African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist, freethinker and/or secular. Students who are (or have been) in foster care, homeless, undocumented, disabled and/or LGBTQI+ are encouraged to apply. We are committed to promoting the work of black [...] More
The USA Lacrosse LGBTQ+ Inclusion Scholarship provides financial support and hope to two student-athletes who demonstrate positive sensitivity to and involvement in LGBTQ+ issues. These scholarships, $1,500 each, are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in lacrosse. At USA Lacrosse, we celebrate that anyone from anywhere should be able to [...] More
The purpose of the George Choy Memorial / Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) in the Bay Area who are in the process of applying to, or are currently attending a post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year. All candidates for the [...] More
The David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships are available to any gay or lesbian undergraduate student who is a resident of Alabama or West Virginia. The scholarship applies to attendance at any institute of higher learning in the United States. An essay and proof of college attendance/acceptance is required. The essay should be no more than five pages and discuss the applicants background, [...] More
The Quatrefoil Library David Norris Memorial Scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 scholarship open to all high school seniors or students who are/will be attending college or university within the State of Minnesota. Quatrefoil is one of the country’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ lending libraries and also serves as a community center.
Eligibility: Limited to students enrolled in or planning to [...] More
To qualify for the American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Program (referred to as “Program”), each Blood Program Leader must be currently enrolled in high school, college, university, technical school, trade school or community college and must host an American Red Cross blood drive in the United States scheduled between June 1 – August 31 (for the summer program) or December 15-January 15 (for [...] More
The purpose of the Stephen Rice Memorial Fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a young Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bi, and/or Queer student pursuing a degree in Radio/Television/Film or Journalism. Our fundraising goal is between $50,000 and $75,000, which will enable the fund to be primarily self-sustaining and provide an annual scholarship of $2,500. The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund is open [...] More
Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships provide financial support for college for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students; allies; or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender parents from Downstate Illinois. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000 with $35,000 being disbursed in total. There are five types of scholarships awarded by the Acorn Equality Fund. You may apply for all [...] More
The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship will contribute to the creation of a critical mass of talented students that will fully represent our industry—it will provide an environment in which all can thrive academically and professionally. Through this scholarship, Stantec will award $200,000 annually. We believe everyone has a right to education, and we are committed to providing people in [...] More
The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity offers multiple scholarships to Penn State students who are interested in and have shown a commitment to the Penn State LGBTQ+ community. Each scholarship has specific requirements for [...] More
The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity offers multiple scholarships to Penn State students who are interested in and have shown a commitment to the Penn State LGBTQ+ community. Each scholarship has specific requirements for [...] More
Our work is grounded in the simple, yet revolutionary belief every person should be able to live safely, openly, and genuinely in all the places we call home. This is the same belief that has guided our visionary leaders for more than three decades. Pride Foundation was founded in 1985, in the midst of the HIV & AIDS crisis, by a small but courageous group of people who came together to create a [...] More
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund awards scholarships to LGBTQ+ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community organizations. Founded in 1991, the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund has awarded over 700 scholarships totaling over $4.5 million. The mission of the GSBA Scholarship Fund is to invest in [...] More
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible for most scholarships. Awards are available to graduating high school [...] More
Employee Resource Groups not only help bring our employees together, but provide an essential bridge of communication to our customers, regardless of culture, age, gender or other defining elements. As part of the support these groups provide to the communities we serve, ERGs offer scholarship opportunities for those pursuing higher education. PG&E and its employee groups offer a wide range of [...] More
Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational students. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our [...] More
APIQWTC (Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Women and Transgender Community) is a fun, welcoming, multi-generational group of Asian & Pacific Islander queer women and transgender people in the Bay Area who are building community together. We are the legacy of API queer activism, stemming from earlier-founded organizations going back to 1987. APIQWTC is a wholly volunteer-based organization that [...] More
NMU ALLIES is an organization at Northern Michigan University for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Its purpose is to provide an avenue for faculty, staff, and students who wish to offer visible support for a safe university environment for faculty, staff, and students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other sexual and gender minorities. Throughout [...] More
The Pearl Berlin Scholarship is dedicated to celebrating and supporting continuing education for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied students who exhibit courage and leadership in their schools and communities. Applicants must be residents of Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Randolph, or Alamance County, North Carolina. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating, [...] More
There are three scholarships for LGBT and allied students at Grand Valley State University. For the GVSU Faculty-Staff LGBT Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a 2.0 GPA. For the West Shore AWARE Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 GPA. For the Hamlin Endowed Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be an incoming junior or senior and [...] More
The CFPCA LGBT Endowed Scholarship provides financial support and hope to meritorious students who demonstrate positive sensitivity to and involvement in LGBT issues. Preference is given to currently enrolled Wayne State University LGBT students, although all Wayne State University students are invited to apply. All current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time with [...] More
We're excited to present the Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest for high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ+ and a person of faith. $10,000 in academic scholarships will be awarded. The top five essays will be awarded $2,000 each in scholarship awards.
Tell us why your faith or spirituality is important to you. How has your faith shaped you as a person and helped you in hard times? [...] More
The Pride Scholarship was founded in 2000 by Bill Beachler, MSU Alumnus; and GLFSA, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Association of Michigan State University. This is one of only a handful of such scholarships offered by U.S. universities. To apply for the Pride Scholarship, you must submit: A scholarship application (via the Student Affairs and [...] More
PFund’s scholarship fund is used to provide scholarships to LGBTQ+ learners from the upper Midwest at all stages of their educations. To apply for a PFund scholarship, individuals must: be at least 17 years old; identify as LGBTQ+; be either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, or South Dakota; and be currently enrolled in or admitted to a GED program, [...] More
Founded in 1981, The Alexander Foundation is a public, non-profit, philanthropic organization. Through emergency, catastrophic, and holiday assistance, as well as educational scholarships, the foundation has created a tradition of caring for the LGBT community. Applicants must identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, be residents of Colorado, and be attending an accredited institution of higher [...] More
Individuals are eligible for the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship if they: will be pursuing post-secondary, under-graduate education in an accredited institution or program during the coming school year; are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Queer or Intersex or have an LGBTQI parent; and have been a resident for at least one year in the State of Oregon or in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, or [...] More
The Internship Housing Stipend provides housing fees for individuals from a diverse background who have secured summer publishing internships. RWA wants to affirm the principle that when decision-makers in the publishing industry more closely reflect the diversity of society, RWA, the publishing industry, authors, and readers will benefit. The purpose of this stipend is to demonstrate RWA’s [...] More
To be eligible for the LEAGUE Foundation Scholarships, applicants must: be an openly self identified member of the LGBTQ community; be graduating from high school in the year they apply for a scholarship; be a United States Citizen or be a permanent resident; plan on attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school within the United States or Canada; and provide an official copy [...] More
The Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program is a charitable program to provide scholarships to High school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students in our community who identify as LGBTQ+ and our allies attending any type of FAFSA accredited postsecondary school. The funds for this program are administered by the Arizona Community Foundation. Since its inception in 2005 (created [...] More
Applicants for the Richard V. Hotson, Jr. and Stephen L. Teller Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students must identify as LGBTQIA+ and be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution in the Greater Los Angeles area or at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In order to apply, students must: Currently be enrolled or accepted in Spring and planning to attend next Fall; Live and attend school in Los [...] More
Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (l/g/b/t) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary Education. This scholarship is to help LGBT youth proudly achieve educational pursuits and dreams without shame. This scholarship awards up to four outstanding students annually, a combined scholarships totaling [...] More
Outstanding graduating high school seniors and college/vocational students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships offered through PFLAG South Orange County. Monetary awards of up to $2,500.00 are available to residents (or children of residents) of Orange County between the ages of 17-24 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer/questioning, and to straight [...] More
Applicants for the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective Scholarship must be a resident of Connecticut who has been accepted for studies at an accredited two year or four-year college or university for the coming academic year for the purpose of completing an associate or bachelor's degree program. Applicants must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ), or be from an [...] More
The Paula Ford-Martin Memorial Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ and allied students between the ages of 17 and 23 in the United States. Applicants must belong to at least one of the following groups: (1) in their final year at a secondary/high school (public, private, technical/vocational, or home-schooled); (2) a high school graduate who has not yet begun an academic/professional curriculum; or (3) [...] More
Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies. Awardees will receive a one-time scholarship, paid directly to their school to cover tuition fees. Up to two scholarships of $2,500 each will be [...] More
The Grand Rapids Trans Foundation Academic Scholarship helps transgender students with education-related expenses while pursuing a degree or certificate from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program with a satellite campus or permanent presence in Kent County, MI. This award is open to people of any age who identify as transgender (including non-binary, two-spirit, third [...] More
The Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, is open only to undergraduate and rising undergraduate students. While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place greater emphasis on your passion for education and demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community or a desire to serve the LGBTQ community. Multiple applicants will be selected; amounts for each [...] More
The Stonewall Community Foundation strengthens the LGBTQ community and movement by making smart, values-driven investments in dynamic organizations, projects, and leaders. We take education seriously, knowing that it has the power to help LGBTQ people overcome complex social and economic barriers. For nearly 15 years, we have partnered with donors to create scholarships that provide unique [...] More
Established by Aritzia, a fashion retailer with an innovative global platform, this scholarship supports LGBTQIA people in their pursuit of higher education. Four students will receive one-time scholarships of $5,000 each, paid directly to the student’s school. The application consists of 3 short essay questions, a letter of recommendation, and transcripts from your latest academic institution. [...] More
At Morgan Stanley, we strive to build an organization that is diverse in experience and background but consistent in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through the Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher (RBF) Scholarship Program, which is an integral part of our diversity recruiting efforts for college sophomores and juniors, helping to [...] More
When you get acceptance letters from multiple colleges, there’s nothing wrong with taking some time to celebrate. But once the mental confetti has fallen, it’s time to decide: which school do you actually want to attend?
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High school students planning to work in a STEM-based field can rest assured about their career prospects. Research shows that STEM jobs will grow more than twice as rapidly as non-STEM jobs over the next 8 years. [...]
Did you know that there are more scholarships with deadlines in March than any other month? Now is the time to put in a little bit of your time to apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can. Of course, you are going to want to prioritize wisely, with just over a week left in the month. [...]
