Celebrate exactly who you are while funding your future! June marks Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the United States–a time celebrated with vibrant events across the country and on your own LGBTQ-friendly campus.
To support your education journey, we’re connecting students with THE list of LGBTQ+ scholarships for 2026, promoting acceptance and equality. These financial opportunities (including undergraduate scholarships, grants, fellowships, and internships) are not restricted to students who identify as LGBTQ+. If you are passionate about advocacy and equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, some of these awards are open to student allies, as well!
Deadline: 6/5/26
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.
Deadline: 6/15/26
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.
Deadline: 6/30/26
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.
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.
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.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Edward Scott Morrison Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at UCLA who are enrolled on a full-time basis. You must self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA). Preference given to those who are committed to LGBTQIA leadership and have shown a commitment to community service.
Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $10,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, an ethnic minority, a first-generation student, or a similar group. Selection is based on strong academic merit, financial need, and community service.
Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: 50% Tuition Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Parkland College Academic Opportunity Scholarship for Underrepresented Students is available to incoming freshman students at Parkland College who are academically talented and represent cultural, ethnic, or racial underrepresented groups.
Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or have demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ community.
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.
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.
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 by learning the structure, procedures, and practices of legislative branches, using Salesforce and Salsa, and conducting policy research and reporting.
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. While this list highlights just a few awards, there are thousands more scholarship opportunities waiting for you. Create your free Fastweb profile today to get matched with scholarships, grants, and internships that fit your interests and goals!
Top LGBTQ+ Scholarships for 2026
Prism Foundation Scholarship
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.
FAB "Finish A Bachelor" Scholarship
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.
Out to Innovate Scholarship
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.
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 8/15/26Available 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.
John Reinert Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAvailable 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.
Edward Scott Morrison Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAvailable to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Edward Scott Morrison Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at UCLA who are enrolled on a full-time basis. You must self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA). Preference given to those who are committed to LGBTQIA leadership and have shown a commitment to community service.
UW Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: 6/30/25Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $10,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, an ethnic minority, a first-generation student, or a similar group. Selection is based on strong academic merit, financial need, and community service.
Parkland College Academic Opportunity Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
Deadline: 7/31/25Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: 50% Tuition Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The Parkland College Academic Opportunity Scholarship for Underrepresented Students is available to incoming freshman students at Parkland College who are academically talented and represent cultural, ethnic, or racial underrepresented groups.
UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship
Deadline: 9/26/25Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 Scholarship Details & Eligibility: The UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or have demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ community.
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 1-5Scholarship 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 StudentsInternship 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.
PFLAG Advocacy and Policy Summer Internship
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate StudentsInternship 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 by learning the structure, procedures, and practices of legislative branches, using Salesforce and Salsa, and conducting policy research and reporting.
The Center Social Work/Direct Service Internship
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate StudentsInternship 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. While this list highlights just a few awards, there are thousands more scholarship opportunities waiting for you. Create your free Fastweb profile today to get matched with scholarships, grants, and internships that fit your interests and goals!
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