Top 49 Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students in June 2023

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

The Pega Scholars Program is open to high school/secondary school seniors who graduate this school year or current college undergraduates residing in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Applicants must also belong to one or more of the following groups: women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, military veterans, and any ethnic or racial minority group.

The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund is seeking to honor exceptional Black lesbians who are making a difference in their communities. ZAMI NOBLA is committed to supporting and promoting your educational pursuits by offering scholarships to older lesbians who are enrolled in accredited technical, undergraduate, and graduate programs. To apply, three letters of recommendation are necessary.

The Diversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools is funded by Beauty Changes Lives, an organization focused on empowering the next generation of beauty professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and advanced education to build their confidence in the industry. Every year, their Diversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools awards $5,000 to one student from an underrepresented group who is entering or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a PCA SKIN® Partner School. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you attending the Flatiron School and are from an underrepresented community or background? If so, consider applying for the Flatiron School Access Scholarship! The scholarship is open to underrepresented students enrolled in a Flatiron School program who are looking for financial assistance to afford their schooling costs. Eligible applicants include women, underrepresented minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and low-income students. The scholarship is offered by the Flatiron School, an New York City-based Coding Bootcamp. Founded in 2012, the school teaches software engineering, computer programming, data science, product design, and cybersecurity engineering. With the Access scholarship, they hope to provide opportunities for students who are motivated despite the challenges they face. Thus, every year, select scholarship applicants are chosen to earn up to $5,000 to help cover tuition for full-time programs. If you are a Flatiron School student from an underrepresented community, we encourage you to apply!

Do you belong to a group (race, sexuality, disability, etc.) that has been historically underrepresented on study abroad programs? Further, are you currently attending a university that is a member of the IES Abroad Consortium? If both apply, consider applying to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship! The scholarship is offered biannually, with deadlines on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Each application cycle, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to two lucky applicants. In order to apply, students must apply to an IES Abroad Program and complete the connected application. The scholarship is offered by IES Abroad, an organization with a mission to “educate students to become global leaders through premier study abroad and internship programs.” If you belong to a historically underrepresented group and dream of studying abroad, we encourage you to apply to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship!

Are you an LGBTQ+ or minority high school graduate who is now enrolled in a U.S. post-secondary institution? If so, consider applying for the SOULE Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to help eligible youth pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship is offered by The SOULE Foundation, an organization “designed to create an experience geared to support, develop and promote the educational advancement of LGBTQ youth and young people of color.” If you win the scholarship, bear in mind that you must attend the Soule Foundation Gala and be available for a photo/video shoot. If you’re a high school student from an underrepresented background who is currently in pursuit of a postsecondary degree, we encourage you to apply for the SOULE Scholarship!

Are you a LGBTQ+ individual with plans of pursuing a career in law enforcement? Look no further - the Out to Protect Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! The scholarship is offered by Out to Protect, an organization dedicated to bringing greater awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals working in law enforcement. In June and December of each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an applicant currently attending a basic law enforcement training program. To apply, you must complete an application form and submit two letters of recommendation from academy staff or peers. If you fit the criteria and want to get some help paying for training costs, we encourage you to apply! Not only will you be helping yourself, but you’ll be helping others too.

The Prism Foundation Scholarship is a celebration of exceptional scholar activists who are making a positive impact on the API and LGBTQ+ communities. It's a reward for those who are dedicated to creating a better world for all. Applicants must be attending a post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year) when applying. The application is open to students who attend community college, university, and trade/vocational school. Applicants should have a strong history of engagement within the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.

Are you an LGBTQ+ high school graduate over 16 years of age who will be enrolled in a postsecondary institution or trade school by this upcoming Fall? Further, do you reside in or are currently attending a university in the Jacksonville area (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties)? If both apply, consider applying for the PFLAG of Jacksonville Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple LGBTQ+ students who demonstrate academic potential, a positive sense of self, and service to the LGBTQ+ community. In order to apply, you must complete the application form and submit the required application materials. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your service towards the LGBTQ+ community has certainly helped others, and now it’s time to let others help you!

The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $12,000 and are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients can use the funds to pursue academic programs or leadership development opportunities. Join us in empowering bold leaders and creating a brighter future for all.

The Paul Monette-Roger Horwitz Dissertation Prize is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding dissertations in LGTBQ Studies within the City University of New York system. This scholarship is a tribute to the memories of Monette, a celebrated poet and author, and his partner, Horwitz, a respected attorney. If you've defended your dissertation between the Fall before the application year and the Spring of the application (deadline) year, you're eligible to apply. To apply, you'll need to submit a cover letter, your contact information, and a project description, along with one full copy of your dissertation and one full copy of the abstract. You can submit your application via email or file-transfer sites like WeTransfer, or by saving your files on a CD. Print copies won't be accepted, so make sure to submit your application electronically.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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 $2,500 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!

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? You might want to consider applying for the Wayne F. Placek Grant! The scholarship is offered through the American Psychological Foundation and honors Wayne F. Placek, the initial research subject of Evelyn Hooker, who was the researcher who proved that homosexuality is not a form of psychopathology. 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. Applying requires the submission of your online application, as well as a detailed research proposal. 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. If you’re selected as the recipient, you will receive $10,000 to pursue your empirical research project. We wish you luck!