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Scholarships for LGBTQ Students

LGBTQ Students

Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) scholarships aren't just available to students based on their sexual orientation or identity.

Rather, they are also open to students who demonstrate active involvement in promoting equal rights and acceptance of the gay and lesbian communities.

LGBTQ scholarships are distributed through schools and small organizations.

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Pride on the Hill Award

Tufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering

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The Pride on the Hill Award is open to graduate and undergraduate students at Tufts University. To be considered for this award, you must, through community involvement, artistic expression, written work, or scientific research, have contributed to the understanding at Tufts of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender identities during the...

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Pride on the Hill Award

Tufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering

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The Pride on the Hill Award is open to graduate and undergraduate students at Tufts University. To be considered for this award, you must, through community involvement, artistic expression, written work, or scientific research, have contributed to the understanding at Tufts of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender identities during the...

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Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship

University of California, Riverside

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The Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be in good academic standing and identify yourself as a member of the LGBT Community or be an "active" ally of the LBGT community to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must write...

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Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship

University of California, Riverside

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The Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be in good academic standing and identify yourself as a member of the LGBT Community or be an "active" ally of the LBGT community to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must write...

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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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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 those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ...

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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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Up to $5,000

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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 those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ...

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Richard B. Fisher Scholarship

Morgan Stanley

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The Richard B. Fisher Scholarship is available to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBT undergraduate students. Recipients of this award will also be eligible for a summer internship with Morgan Stanley.

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Richard B. Fisher Scholarship

Morgan Stanley

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The Richard B. Fisher Scholarship is available to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBT undergraduate students. Recipients of this award will also be eligible for a summer internship with Morgan Stanley.

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Williams-Lundeen Scholarship

Nazareth College

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The Williams-Lundeen Scholarship is available to Nazareth College full-time undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ.

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Williams-Lundeen Scholarship

Nazareth College

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The Williams-Lundeen Scholarship is available to Nazareth College full-time undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ.

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Cal Arts Access Grant

California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts)

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The Cal Arts Access Grant is available to students at the California Institute of the Arts who demonstrate financial need, show exceptional merit demonstrated by students in highly competitive fields of study, and further support of diverse voices and artistic practices within specific student cohorts.

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Cal Arts Access Grant

California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts)

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The Cal Arts Access Grant is available to students at the California Institute of the Arts who demonstrate financial need, show exceptional merit demonstrated by students in highly competitive fields of study, and further support of diverse voices and artistic practices within specific student cohorts.

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Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award

American Psychological Association Division 44

Up to $1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the...

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Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award

American Psychological Association Division 44

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Up to $1,000

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The Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the...

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Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship

University of Florida College of Law

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Description

The Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. You must demonstrate the following qualities to be eligible for this award: commitment to making meaningful contributions to a pluralistic community and the continuation of a diverse student body; sensitivity to and...

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Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship

University of Florida College of Law

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The Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. You must demonstrate the following qualities to be eligible for this award: commitment to making meaningful contributions to a pluralistic community and the continuation of a diverse student body; sensitivity to and...

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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Assoc. Scholarship - SW Law

Southwestern Law School

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The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Association Scholarship is open to students at Southwestern University School of Law who are gay, lesbian or bisexual.

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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Assoc. Scholarship - SW Law

Southwestern Law School

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The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Association Scholarship is open to students at Southwestern University School of Law who are gay, lesbian or bisexual.

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Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Law

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The Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of North Carolina, School of Law. You must demonstrate merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to gay and lesbian students or students with an interest in advancing civil rights for gay and lesbian people.

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Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Law

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The Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of North Carolina, School of Law. You must demonstrate merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to gay and lesbian students or students with an interest in advancing civil rights for gay and lesbian people.

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Largest Scholarships for LGBTQ Students

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UW Diversity Scholarship

University of Washington, Seattle

$10,000 Varies See Details

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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, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection...

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UW Diversity Scholarship

University of Washington, Seattle

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$10,000

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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, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection...

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Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship

Horizons Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the Bay Area. You must self identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, demonstrate a commitment to the LGBTQ community, be in good academic standing and plan to attend a U.S.-accredited college or university in the Fall of 2025 in order to be eligible for this award.

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Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship

Horizons Foundation

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Up to $10,000

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May 31, 2025
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The Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the Bay Area. You must self identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, demonstrate a commitment to the LGBTQ community, be in good academic standing and plan to attend a U.S.-accredited college or university in the Fall of 2025 in order to be eligible for this award.

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

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The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards

Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)

$5,000 May 24, 2025 See Details

Description

The LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards is open to high school graduates in the D.C. Metro Area who self-identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You must be 24 years old or younger and be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, trade school or technical school by Fall 2025. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate...

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LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards

Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)

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$5,000

deadline

May 24, 2025
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The LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards is open to high school graduates in the D.C. Metro Area who self-identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You must be 24 years old or younger and be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, trade school or technical school by Fall 2025. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate...

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Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award (LOLA)

Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)

$5,000 May 24, 2025 See Details

Description

The Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award is open to high school graduates in the D.C. Metro Area who self-identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You must be 24 years old or younger and be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, trade school or technical school by Fall 2025. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate...

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Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award (LOLA)

Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)

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$5,000

deadline

May 24, 2025
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The Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award is open to high school graduates in the D.C. Metro Area who self-identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. You must be 24 years old or younger and be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, trade school or technical school by Fall 2025. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate...

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Spirit of Dru Scholarship

Dru Project

Up to $5,000 June 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The Spirit of Dru Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ leaders who are vocational students, undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. You must reside in an area where there are challenges for your safety, education, and well-being. To be considered for this award, you must answer the two essay questions on the topic provided by the...

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Spirit of Dru Scholarship

Dru Project

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Up to $5,000

deadline

June 20, 2025
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Description

The Spirit of Dru Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ leaders who are vocational students, undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. You must reside in an area where there are challenges for your safety, education, and well-being. To be considered for this award, you must answer the two essay questions on the topic provided by the...

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GRGRF We Rise Scholarship

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation

Up to $3,500 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The GRGRF We Rise Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who live in the San Francisco Bay Area. You must be currently enrolled or formally accepted to a school or vocational training program and share a dedication to the advancement of LGBTQ rights in order to be eligible for this award. Underserved groups within the...

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GRGRF We Rise Scholarship

Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation

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Up to $3,500

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May 31, 2025
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The GRGRF We Rise Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who live in the San Francisco Bay Area. You must be currently enrolled or formally accepted to a school or vocational training program and share a dedication to the advancement of LGBTQ rights in order to be eligible for this award. Underserved groups within the...

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Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship

PFLAG Sacramento

Up to $3,500 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship is available to LGBTQ students from the Sacramento area. You must be enrolled in an accredited college including vocational and technical schools, demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ+ community and have a 2.5 GPA in order to be considered for this award.

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Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship

PFLAG Sacramento

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Up to $3,500

deadline

May 31, 2025
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The Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship is available to LGBTQ students from the Sacramento area. You must be enrolled in an accredited college including vocational and technical schools, demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ+ community and have a 2.5 GPA in order to be considered for this award.

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LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa

California Teachers Association

Up to $2,500 May 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa is available to self-identified LGBTQ+, active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators members. Selection is based on an essay detailing how your experience and philosophy benefits the LGBTQ+ public school community.

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LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa

California Teachers Association

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Up to $2,500

deadline

May 30, 2025
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The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa is available to self-identified LGBTQ+, active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators members. Selection is based on an essay detailing how your experience and philosophy benefits the LGBTQ+ public school community.

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Quanterix LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship

Quanterix

$2,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Quanterix LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students within the LGBTQ+ community. You must be attending college in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont or Rhode Island, be majoring or planning to major in a STEM field and a have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher in order to...

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Quanterix LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship

Quanterix

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$2,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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The Quanterix LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students within the LGBTQ+ community. You must be attending college in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont or Rhode Island, be majoring or planning to major in a STEM field and a have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher in order to...

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