The Alexander Foundation Scholarships provide financial assistance to LGBTQIA+ students in Colorado who are pursuing higher education or technical training. These awards recognize students who demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and meaningful service to the LGBTQIA+ community. Scholarship amounts range from $300 to $3,000, with opportunities to reapply in multiple years. Additional named scholarships are also available for students entering education, mental health, or dental-related fields.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarships support LGBTQIA+ students pursuing higher education in Colorado
- Awards are determined based on merit, financial need, and community service
- Annual scholarship amounts range from $300 to $3,000
- Recipients may apply multiple years, with a cumulative maximum of $9,000
- Special scholarships include the David and Sharon Alexander Scholarship for future educators
- The Jordon Connor Memorial Scholarship supports students in mental health-related fields
- The Delta Dental Scholarship supports students pursuing dental or oral hygiene careers
- Contact information is kept within the Foundation and used for scholarship communication
Eligibility Criteria
- Must identify as LGBTQIA+
- Must live in Colorado
- Must be attending school now or planning to begin by the coming fall
- Must attend an accredited Colorado college, university, or trade or technical program
- Applicants needing an exception to the Colorado school requirement must explain in their essay
- Must demonstrate financial need through the application process
- Field-specific scholarships require enrollment in education, mental health, or dental-related degree programs
Application Process
- Complete the official scholarship application form
- Write a personal essay of no more than 500 words addressing your goals, financial need, and community involvement
- Include any request for an exception to the Colorado school requirement if applicable
- Submit two signed letters of recommendation, including at least one from a teacher or instructor
- Provide academic recommendation letters on official school letterhead when possible
- Attach a copy of a state or federal photo ID
- Submit any additional supplement required for specific named scholarships
Through our education scholarships, The Alexander Foundation has continued a tradition of caring for the LGBTQ+ community to overcome barriers they may face in pursuit of academic success.
