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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

Description

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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Description

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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Description

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

Description

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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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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University Enrichment Scholarship- University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Up to $2,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The University Enrichment Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Arkansas who are from underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, students with interest in a field that does not typically attract members of their ethnicity or gender, students who reside in an underrepresented county in Arkansas, and first-generation...

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University Enrichment Scholarship- University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

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Up to $2,000

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February 01, 2026
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The University Enrichment Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Arkansas who are from underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, students with interest in a field that does not typically attract members of their ethnicity or gender, students who reside in an underrepresented county in Arkansas, and first-generation...

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NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship

National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)

Up to $4,000 September 08, 2025 See Details

Description

The NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship is available to law students enrolled at accredited schools. To be considered for this award, you must either be a member of NFALA or any of its regional affiliates or affinity networks or who have demonstrated prior or current service in the Filipino-American community. Selection is based on a demonstrated...

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NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship

National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)

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Up to $4,000

deadline

September 08, 2025
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The NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship is available to law students enrolled at accredited schools. To be considered for this award, you must either be a member of NFALA or any of its regional affiliates or affinity networks or who have demonstrated prior or current service in the Filipino-American community. Selection is based on a demonstrated...

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Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship

University of Southern California

Up to $12,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students at the University of Southern California. Selection will be based on academic achievement, personal merit, and contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship

University of Southern California

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Up to $12,000

deadline

December 01, 2025
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The Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students at the University of Southern California. Selection will be based on academic achievement, personal merit, and contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce

Up to $2,500 August 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ graduating high school seniors, vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must reside in or attend school in the following counties: Sacramento, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne,...

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Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship

Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce

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Up to $2,500

deadline

August 15, 2025
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Description

The Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ graduating high school seniors, vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must reside in or attend school in the following counties: Sacramento, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne,...

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Luke Scholarship - Acorn Equality Fund

Acorn Equality Fund

Up to $4,000 September 26, 2025 See Details

Description

The Luke Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. This...

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Luke Scholarship - Acorn Equality Fund

Acorn Equality Fund

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Up to $4,000

deadline

September 26, 2025
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The Luke Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. This...

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John Reinert Scholarship

Out To Protect

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

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.

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John Reinert Scholarship

Out To Protect

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$1,000

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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.

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Korty and Morton Scholarship

Acorn Equality Fund

Up to $4,000 September 26, 2025 See Details

Description

The Korty and Morton Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and...

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Korty and Morton Scholarship

Acorn Equality Fund

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Up to $4,000

deadline

September 26, 2025
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The Korty and Morton Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and...

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Cereta Perry Scholarship

Michigan School of Professional Psychology

Up to $2,000 August 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Cereta Perry Scholarship is available to incoming students at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. To be considered, you must belong to an ethnic, racial, cultural, or sexual identity group that has traditionally been an underrepresented population in the field of psychology.

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Cereta Perry Scholarship

Michigan School of Professional Psychology

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Up to $2,000

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August 15, 2025
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The Cereta Perry Scholarship is available to incoming students at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. To be considered, you must belong to an ethnic, racial, cultural, or sexual identity group that has traditionally been an underrepresented population in the field of psychology.

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