Scholarships & Internships for LGBTQ+ Students, Allies

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month in the United States. The first month of summer is full of celebratory Pride events across the nation. Your LGBTQ-friendly campus may have a college Pride Parade planned! In support of LGBTQ+ PRIDE month, Fastweb is connecting high school students and college students with scholarship programs for LGBTQ people, promoting acceptance and equality for LGBTQ workers today and for the future.

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Opportunities like scholarships, grants, fellowships and internships available to the LGBTQ+ community are not just available to students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Students passionate about advocacy regarding equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community also have access to many of these scholarships and grants. At Fastweb, we are proud to offer Transgender as a gender identity option. Create your free Fastweb profile to get matched to all scholarships that fit your unique self. No matter what your sexual attraction or gender identity assigned at birth, you have thousands of scholarship options that can help you minimize the need for student loans. Transgender people, female or male—no matter your sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identities, check out the following list of LGBTQ+ scholarships and internships. All opportunities listed below are available to students identifying as LGBTQ+ and/or to student allies of the LGBTQ+ community. There are far more LGBTQ+ scholarships and internships than we could fit on this LGBTQ ally and LGBTQ scholarship list—be sure you create a profile to find all scholarship opportunities you qualify for!

Top LGBTQ+ Scholarship 2025

FAB "Finish A Bachelor" Scholarship

Deadline: 6/15/25
Available to: College Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The FAB "Finish A Bachelor" Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors. You must be under the age of 23 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Ruth Benedict Book Prize Competition

Deadline: 6/15/25
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Ruth Benedict Book Prize Competition is open to the author of a scholarly book written from an anthropological perspective about a topic that engages issues and theoretical perspectives relevant to LGBTQ studies. Books submitted for the competition must not have been previously submitted.

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

Deadline: 6/30/25
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $4,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship is available to lesbian students. You must demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding community service and leadership, and a commitment to impacting LGBT issues to be considered for this award.

Prism Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 7/3/25
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Prism Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must have a strong history of engagement within the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities to be eligible for this award.

Out to Innovate Scholarship

Deadline: 7/7/25
Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Out to Innovate Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. You must be majoring in a STEM field and have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for this award.

NGPA Pilot Scholarship

Deadline: 7/31/25
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $10,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The NGPA Pilot Scholarships are available to students who are pursuing advanced flight training. To be considered, you must demonstrate community involvement, including support of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 8/15/25
Available to: High School Seniors & College Students
Award Amount: $1,500 - $2,500 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship is available to LGBTQ+ graduating high school seniors, vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be eligible, you must reside or attend school in one of the following counties: Sacramento, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, or Yuba.

Acorn Scholarship

Deadline: 9/26/25
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Acorn Scholarship is available to LGBT and ally college students who reside in or attend school in Illinois. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Selection is based on academic achievement, volunteer work, and community advocacy.

John Reinert Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The John Reinert Scholarship is available to LGBTQ+ students who are currently enrolled in a basic law enforcement training program. You must be a visible, positive role model for law enforcement to be considered for this award.

LGBTQ+ Internships

Beyond scholarships, securing a valuable LGBTQ internship can be a game-changer for your career and personal growth. This section of our Fastweb article explores exciting internship opportunities specifically designed for LGBTQ+ students and allies, offering crucial professional experience, valuable networking connections, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Discover how these internships can empower you to develop your skills within inclusive environments and jumpstart your future career.

Denver Element Internship

Available to: College Freshman - Graduate Students, Years 1-5
Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Denver Element Internship is available to undergraduate and graduate-level students. You must be enrolled in a human services, counseling, or social work degree program to be eligible for this internship. Applicants should have an interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals living with HIV, people experiencing homelessness/experiencing financial instability, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. As an intern, you will receive weekly individual and group supervision from a Licensed Professional Counselor/Addictions Counselor/Social Worker, provide evaluations/assessments, do group/individual counseling, perform case management, learn DAP style clinical documentation, DSM-5 diagnosis, Medicaid billing requirements, and treatment planning in a positive and supportive environment. Internships run year-round and require a minimum commitment of 3 to 4 months.

Pride Internship

Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Internship Details & Eligibility: The Pride Internship is available to students with a commitment to LGBT issues. Intern duties may include data entry, logistics management, organizing and maintaining supply lines, and other duties as needed. You must be willing to travel 25 percent of the time and possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to be considered for this internship.

Campus Pride Internship

Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Internship Details & Eligibility: The Campus Pride Internship is available to college students and recent graduates who are eager to learn more about campus organizing and social justice issues. Selected applicants will work remotely or at the home office in Charlotte, NC. Interns will observe and participate in substantive work, developing resources to support student leaders across the U.S. Part-time interns working remotely are expected to work 3-10 hours a week, while full-time interns based in the home office are expected to work 20-40 hours a week. Internships are offered in the fall, spring, and summer.

PFLAG Advocacy and Policy Summer Internship

Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Internship Details & Eligibility: The PFLAG Advocacy and Policy Summer Internship is available to college students and recent graduates who reside in the U.S. You must demonstrate commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, have experience with Google Suite, be familiar with how to use Associated Press (AP) Style, and possess excellent written, verbal, research, and organizational skills to be considered for this internship. Additionally, you must commit to working 20 hours per week, either remotely or at the PFLAG national office in Washington, D.C. Preference is given to applicants who have demonstrated interest through previous internship experience, volunteer work, or active involvement in a pre-professional organization in the government, public affairs, or nonprofit sector. The Advocacy and Policy intern will gain hands-on experience in federal and state legislation and advocacy through learning the structure, procedures, and practices of legislative branches, utilizing Salesforce and Salsa software, and conducting policy research and reporting.

The Center Social Work/Direct Service Internship

Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Internship Details & Eligibility: The Center for Social Work/Direct Service Internship is available to students pursuing a master's degree in social work (MSW), a master's degree in counseling (MHC), and/or an addiction counseling certification (CASAC-T). You must coordinate with your school's field placement department or field placement advisors to be eligible for this internship. This internship is located in New York, NY.