Gay/Lesbian Studies

Queer studies, sexual diversity studies, or LGBT studies is the study of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity usually focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, queer, questioning, intersex people and cultures.

Originally centered on LGBT history and literary theory, the field has expanded to include the academic study of issues raised in biology, sociology, anthropology, the history of science, philosophy, psychology, sexology, political science, ethics, and other fields by an examination of the identity, lives, history, and perception of queer people. Marianne LaFrance, the former chair of the Larry Kramer Initiative for Lesbian and Gay Studies at Yale University, says, "Now we're asking not just 'What causes homosexuality?' [but also] 'What causes heterosexuality?' and 'Why is sexuality so central in some people's perspective?'"

Queer studies is not the same as queer theory, which is an analytical viewpoint within queer studies (centered on literary studies and philosophy) that challenges the putatively "socially constructed" categories of sexual identity.

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Matching Gay/Lesbian Studies Colleges

Sierra College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $7,848 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

Hampshire College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,000 average out-state tuition; $51,000 average in-state tuition

Mills College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $29,340 average out-state tuition; $29,340 average in-state tuition

Cornell University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,286 average out-state tuition; $60,286 average in-state tuition

Harvard University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,143 average out-state tuition; $51,143 average in-state tuition

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,900 average out-state tuition; $58,900 average in-state tuition

Denison University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,500 average out-state tuition; $57,500 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors

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Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

Up to $30,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Rapoport Service Scholarship

University of Texas, Austin, College of Liberal Arts

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Up to $30,000

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February 01, 2024
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U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship

U.S. Department of Education

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details
 

U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship

U.S. Department of Education

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Up to $20,000

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Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellowship

Yale University - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Studies

$20,000 Varies See Details
 

Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellowship

Yale University - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Studies

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$20,000

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

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January 15, 2024
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$4,000

deadline

January 15, 2024
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$3,000 January 15, 2024 See Details
 

CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

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$3,000

deadline

January 15, 2024
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Jerrold Seigel Fellowship in Intellectual and Cultural History

New York University

$3,000 March 31, 2024 See Details
 

Jerrold Seigel Fellowship in Intellectual and Cultural History

New York University

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$3,000

deadline

March 31, 2024
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Sven Peterson Memorial Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Sven Peterson Memorial Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

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$2,000

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details
 

Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

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$1,000

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

$1,000 Varies See Details
 

Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

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$1,000

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