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.
Apply for LGBTQ scholarships on Fastweb now.
New Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
Pride on the Hill AwardTufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and ExcellenceRutgers University at New Brunswick |
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award $500 |
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DescriptionThe Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and Excellence is available to graduating senior level students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have shown involvement in promoting LGBT student activities in your school or broader community to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Parkland College Academic Opportunity Scholarship for Underrepresented StudentsParkland College |
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award 50% of tuition |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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LGBT Scholarship - Hofstra UniversityHofstra University |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe LGBT Scholarship is open to students at Hofstra University. You must have a strong scholastic record and a documented history of (or significant potential for) activism and advocacy on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons with a goal of improving the visibility and acceptance of these groups within the university... View Scholarship Details |
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Mildred Elizabeth McGinnis Endowed ScholarshipHofstra University |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Mildred Elizabeth McGinnis Endowed Scholarship is undergraduate students at Hofstra University. You must have a documented history of (or significant potential for) activism and advocacy on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community and be studying the humanities to qualify for this award. Selection is based on... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Edward Scott Morrison ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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USAC Access, Equity, and Inclusion ScholarshipUniversity Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) |
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award Varies |
deadline October 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe USAC Access, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship is available to students who plan to study abroad. To be considered for this award, you should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 an identify as ethnically/racially diverse, living with a disability, LGBTQIA+, religiously diverse, or as a non-traditional student. View Scholarship Details |
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Cielo ScholarshipOut Boulder County |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Cielo Scholarship is available to individuals who qualify to successfully complete a two-year trade or tech program. You must demonstrate financial need and a strong desire to pursue certification in a vocational training program of your choosing. All are welcome to apply, regardless of language spoken or documentation status. Out Boulder... View Scholarship Details |
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