Top 58 Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students in April 2024

Are you an LGBTQ+, college-bound high school senior or current postsecondary student living in the Sacramento area? Further, are you passionate about demonstrating service and/or activism for the LGBTQ+ community? If so, consider applying for the Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple students who meet the above criteria and submit the required application materials. In order to apply, you must submit an online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, essay, and an optional resume or brag sheet. The scholarship is funded by PFLAG Sacramento, a Sacramento-based organization with the goal of educating local communities until all hearts and minds respect and affirm LGBTQ+ individuals.  If you’re an LGBTQ, college-bound high school senior or current postsecondary student residing in Sacramento, we encourage you to apply for the Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship!Show Less

The Tang Scholarship is calling all Asian/Pacific Islander youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and have shown dedication to the LGBT community. If you're a high school graduate from one of the nine Bay Area counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano, then this scholarship is for you. Don't miss out on this chance to be celebrated for your dedication for serving the LGBT community.Show Less

The Study.com Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students annually grants a $1,000 award to one LGBTQ+ student who is currently or will soon be pursuing an undergraduate degree. High school senior applicants must have been accepted to or be enrolled in a university, while current college students must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed. If you’re an LGBTQ+ student who is currently/will soon be attending college in the U.S., we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior, current college student, or adult re-entry student residing in Arizona who identifies as LGBTQ+ or an LGBTQ+ ally? If so, the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to multiple current and incoming undergraduate students from Arizona who are LGBTQ+ or allies of the community. Applicants should also have demonstrated community service experience. If you're an LGBTQ+ individual or ally from Arizona, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student-athlete who identifies as LGBTQI+, or a committed ally to this community? If so, the Ramblers Scholarship could be the perfect opportunity to support your undergraduate education in the U.S.! To apply, you'll need to write five brief essays and secure two letters of recommendation. The selected awardees will receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 each, paid directly to their school to cover tuition fees. The scholarship is awarded publicly each summer, with the application process open annually from January 1 to May 1. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

On To the Future (OTF) is a scholarship opportunity for those pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited North American institution or recent college graduates residing in North America. This scholarship is open to individuals from the following underrepresented communities in the geosciences: low-income, people of color, first-generation, non-traditional, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. Applicants must have never attended a GSA Connects annual meeting. If you fit this criteria, we encourage you to apply - don't take this opportunity for granite! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+ individual or ally from the Charlotte metro area who’s currently (or will soon be) attending college? Further, have you served the LGBTQ+ community either through community service or activism? If so, consider applying for the Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship provides up to $10,000 to multiple applicants who fit those criteria and demonstrate significant, unmet financial need. In order to apply, you must submit a 500 - 800-word essay (or original artwork), your SAT/ACT score, transcripts, former work/community service experiences, and any extracurricular activities. The scholarship is offered by Charlotte Pride, the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas, which hosts a variety of LGBTQ-related projects and activities. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your meaningful work has improved the lives of others, and now it’s time to be rewarded for it!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or graduate under the age of 24 who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and from the Washington DC Metro Area? If so, the SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Awards may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the awards grants up to $5,000 to 5-8 LGBTQ+ students from the DC Metro Area who have demonstrated impressive leadership either in their schools or local communities. Leadership may include, but is not limited to, participating in/leading a student club, supporting their community or friends through the pandemic, working in the community to increase education and awareness, involvement in social movements like BLM, climate action, gun control, etc., hosting conversations at a religious or community-based organization, involvement in political advocacy, or arts activism. If you're an LGBTQ+ student leader under the age of 24 who will be starting their undergraduate journey in the Fall, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or future college or graduate student based in D.C. who identifies as Hispanic/Latino and LGBTQ+? The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Lambda Scholarship may be a good fit for you! The scholarship is funded by LULAC Lambda itself. LULAC Lambda is one of 1,000 local councils across the United States affiliated with the League of United Latin American Citizens, the nation’s largest and oldest Latinx civil rights volunteer-based organization. One of the goals of LULAC is to increase access to education, so it encourages local councils like LULAC Lambda to sponsor scholarships. As part of the scholarship, LULAC awards multiple $1,000 scholarships which can be used for any educational expense. If you want to be celebrated for your Latinx and LBGTQ+ identities while receiving money to help pay for college and are based in D.C., we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa is a fantastic opportunity to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning+ persons. The grant program supports groups, projects, and presentations that promote understanding and respect for LGBTQ+ persons. Meanwhile, the scholarship program supports self-identified LGBTQ+ members pursuing a career in public education. Aspiring teachers and counselors enrolled in a credential or graduate program are encouraged to apply. Applicants may choose to apply for either the grant or scholarship and are welcome to include a short video, PowerPoint, or pictures to support their application. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a doctoral‐level researcher or graduate student affiliated with an educational institution or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization interested in conducting research in any field of the behavioral and social sciences on any topic related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender issues? If so, consider applying for the Wayne F. Placek Grant! Each year, the Grant awards up to $15,000 to multiple doctoral-level researchers or graduate students conducting research in eligible fields. The goal of this scholarship is to increase the general public's understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation and to alleviate the stress that lesbian women, gay men, bisexual women, bisexual men, and transgender individuals experience in this and future generations. To apply, interested students must submit a project proposal and timeline, a detailed budget and justification, and a curriculum vitae. The committee will evaluate your application on its relevance to the Placek program goals, magnitude of incremental contribution, quality of proposed work, and the applicant’s demonstrated scholarship and research competence. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues? Consider applying for the Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship! This prestigious fellowship is open to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to shatter stereotypes and eradicate prejudiced notions. The 2024 area of preference will be given to dissertation research that addresses intersectional stigmas. Learn more below!Show Less