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Scholarships for LGBT & Allied Students

About the Scholarship Database

The following is a list of scholarships, fellowships and grants for LGBT and allied students at both the undergraduate and graduate-level.

This list is not exhaustive. If you're aware of a scholarship that we don't have listed, tell us about it!

If the information about a scholarship is incorrect, please email campus@hrc.org.

How to Navigate

National scholarships are listed first, followed by state-specific scholarships. Within each state, statewide scholarships are listed first, followed by scholarships intended for students at a particular school.

To browse the list, simply select a state or "National" using the drop-down box below. Click "expand all »" to see the full descriptions of all the scholarships within a state or click "expand »" to see the description of a particular scholarship.


National

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American Atheists Gay/Lesbian College Scholarship

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APIQWTC Scholarship

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  • Funds two $400 scholarships for Asian Pacific Islander lesbian, bisexual, or queer women or transgender individuals pursuing technical/professional training or higher education.

Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship Fund

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COLAGE Lee Dubin Memorial Fund

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  • Funds four $1,000 scholarships for post-secondary students who have one or more LGBTQ parent(s)/guardian(s) and have demonstrated ability and commitment to effecting change in the LGBTQ community and the community at large.

Colin Higgins Youth Courage Awards

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  • Colin Higgins Foundation awards grants to youth activists ages 13 to 21 that have shown courage in fighting for LGBT human rights in their communities. To be considered for a grant, one must be nominated.

Committee on LGBT History

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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

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Dr Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications

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  • Awards $5,000 annually for up to two candidates pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies who have demonstrated a commitment to community service or used the visual arts or media to convey culturally-appropriate health messages on behalf of a disadvantaged population.

Fund for Lesbian and Gay Scholarships (FLAGS)

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  • Funds scholarships for GLB students involved in the community.
    • 213.650.5752
    • Whitman-Brooks
      P.O. Box 48320
      Los Angeles, CA 90048-0320

Gammu Mu Foundation Scholarships

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HRC Foundation Generation Equality Scholarships

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Jeremy D. Protas LGBT Patent Law Scholarship

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KarMel Scholarship

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Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize Competition

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LBGT Physician Assistant Student Leadership Award

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  • Two $1000 grants to support the development of future LGBT Physician Assistant (PA) leaders. These grants are awarded to openly LGBT PA students who are committed to LGBT healthcare equality.

LEAGUE Foundation Matthew Shepard Scholarship

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LEAGUE Foundation Scholarships

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Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund

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LGBT Foreign Affairs Scholarship

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LGBT HEART Scholarship

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Limp Wrist Scholarship/Poetry Contest

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Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship

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Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award

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  • Funds scholarships to support graduate student research in the psychology of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship

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Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition

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mtvU/Point Foundation

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NGPA Education Fund Scholarships

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NLGJA Kay Longcope Scholarship Award

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  • Funds scholarship for an LGBT person of color planning to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must attend or plan on attending a U.S. community college or four-year university.

NLGJA Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award

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  • Funds $5000 scholarship for an LGBT student planning to pursue a career in journalism. Applicant must attend or plan to attend a U.S. community college or four-year university.

NLGLA Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition

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NWSA Graduate Scholarships in Lesbian Studies

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Out to Protect Scholarship

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PFLAG National Scholarships Program

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBT and Allied graduating high school seniors entering higher education who have demonstrated an interest in service to the LGBT community.

Pride Law Fund Fellowships

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  • Funds scholarships nationwide for law students working under the supervision of an attorney at a 501c(3) tax exempt non-profit organization anywhere in the country.

Queer Foundation Effective Writing and Scholarships Program

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Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants

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  • The Roy Scrivner Research Grants provide graduate student grants for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of LGBT family psychology and LGBT family therapy. Strong preference given to dissertation candidates.

The Bee Winkler Weinstein Fund

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The Gene and John Athletic Scholarship

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  • Offers scholarships of $2,500 and $5,000 with a reliable pool of resources (both monetary and community-based)to gay and lesbian athletes looking to continue their education while pursuing athletics in order to help them reach their potential and realize their dreams.

The Harry Bartel Memorial Scholarship Fund

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The Point Foundation

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Tidal Wave Scholarship Fund

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Tom Steel Post-Graduate Fellowship

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Transgender Scholarship and Legacy Funds

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  • Funds scholarships for post-secondary students committed to affecting change in the transgender community though studies in the helping and caring professions.

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

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Wayne F. Placek Grants

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  • Funds various grants nationwide for graduate, pre- and post-doctoral scientific research on issues of concern for lesbians, gay men & bisexuals.

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Alabama

University of Alabama

Elliot Jones Scholarship for GLBT Activism

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University of Alabama-Birmingham

UAB Alliance for LGBT Equality Scholarship

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  • Created by the Alliance for LGBT Equality at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, this scholarship is aimed toward UAB students who have demonstrated service to the LGBT community.

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Alaska

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Imperial Court of All Alaska Scholarships

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The Pride Foundation

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Arizona

Statewide

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Boots & Ray Reed Scholarship

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Dowers Family Scholarships

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Gene Moore Memorial Scholarhips

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  • Funds scholarships specifically for LGBT students who are active in the LGBT community and plan to attend or are current students at an institution of higher education.

Jerry Curl Memorial Scholarships

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  • Funds two $1000 scholarships specifically for gay males who are active in the LGBT community and plan to attend or are current students at an institution of higher education.

Jim Grove Memorial Scholarship

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California

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Bobby Griffith Memorial Scholarship

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CAPPAC Scholarship

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  • Funds two $500 scholarships for students that have either graduated from a high school located in the Sacramento region or plan to attend college there. Applicants must have been active in the fight against Proposition 8 before the 2008 election.

CTA GLBT Safety in Schools Grants & Scholarships

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  • Support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons.

Dennis W. Cabaret Scholarship

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eQuality Scholarship

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GALAA Scholarships

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  • Funds scholarships for Los Angeles students who have shown a commitment to the advancement of civil rights in the LGBT community.

GALAS Scholarship

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  • Funds a $1000 scholarship for LGBT students of Armenian decent who are actively involved in an organization that benefits the LGBT community and are attending a college or university in California.

Gay Asian Pacific Alliance/George Choy Memorial Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBT Asian & Pacific Islanders who are Bay Area residents entering their 1st or 2nd semester of higher education.

GLBA Santa Barbara Scholarship

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Greater San Diego Business Association Foundation Scholarship

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  • At least two $2000 scholarships are granted to self-identified LGBT students and persons who have shown support and knowledge of the LGBT community and who are permanent residents of San Diego County.

Joseph Towner Fund for Gay & Lesbian Families

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Kaiser Permanente Nursing Student Scholarship

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Lavender Scholars Program

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Los Angeles Frontrunners LGBT Athletic Scholarship

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Nicole Murray Ramirez LGBT Student Scholarship

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Orange County Imperial Court Harvey Milk Scholarship

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Permanente Medical Group Medical Student Scholarship

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PFLAG Sacramento Follensbee Scholarship

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  • Funds $1000 scholarship for self-identified LGBT graduating high school senior from the Sacramento area who is pursuing postsecondary education.

PFLAG San Diego Scholarship

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Project 10 Models of Excellence Scholarship

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Queer Asian & Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship

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Sacramento County LGBT Caucus Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for LGBT student or child of a member of the LGBT community who is a graduating high school senior, resident of Sacramento County and has been accepted to a 2 or 4-year institution of higher education.

San Jose/Peninsula PFLAG Scholarships

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  • Four $2000 scholarships for high school seniors attending an accredited two- or four-year college/university, or business/technical school whose educational history, personal plans, and activities demonstrate support for justice and equality for GLBT people.

Southern California Lambda Medical Association

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  • Funds scholarships for GLB members of SCLMA attending medical school in southern California.

The Tang Scholarship

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Thomas Steel Summer Law Internship

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  • Funds internships for law student in the Bay Area who has done previous work in the LGBT and/or progressive movements.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona Pride Center Scholarships

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California State University-Fresno

Bulldog Pride Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarship for any entering, existing, or graduate Fresno State student demonstrating pride in the LGBT community.

City College of San Francisco

Dan Allen Memorial Scholarship

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Tim Wolfred Scholarship

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College of Marin

Ned Tuck & Bill Peters Memorial Scholarship

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Golden Gate University-School of Law

Michael A. Zamperini/W. Clay Burchell Scholarship

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Pacific McGeorge Law School

Jeffrey K. Poilé Memorial Civil Rights Endowed Scholarship

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  • Provides support to one or more students in at least their second year of law school committed to using their legal education to extend and protect the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

William Russell Knudson Memorial Scholarship

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  • Memorial scholarship of a gay and lesbian civil rights advocate open to at least a second year law student with demonstrated financial need who exhibits academic ability and leadership potential.

San Diego State University

San Diego State University

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San Francisco State University

Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarships for self-identified LGBTQ students at SFSU, UC Berkeley or Stanford who have exemplified excellence in their lives and demonstrated promise for becoming positive role models for other LGBTQ people.

San Jose State University

Wiggsy Sivertsen Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships to SJSU students who have demonstrated a commitment to making the University a more open environment for LGBT students.

Stanford University

Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarships for self-identified LGBTQ students at SFSU, UC Berkeley or Stanford who have exemplified excellence in their lives and demonstrated promise for becoming positive role models for other LGBTQ people.

University of California-Berkeley

Arcus Endowment

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Cal Alumni Pride Leadership Scholarship

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  • Funds four $1,500 scholarships for continuing UC Berkeley students who have demonstrated leadership in the LGBT community and have a strong record of academic excellence, volunteerism and achievement.

Mark Bingham Leadership Fund

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Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarships for self-identified LGBTQ students at SFSU, UC Berkeley or Stanford who have exemplified excellence in their lives and demonstrated promise for becoming positive role models for other LGBTQ people.

University of California-Irvine

Bruce Wade Memorial Scholarship

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University of California-Los Angeles

UCLA Lambda Alumni Scholarship

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University of California-Riverside

Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Fund

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  • Funds emergency scholarships for UCR students who have funding cut off by parents due to sexual orientation/gender identity.

University of California-San Diego

UCSD LGBT Undergraduate Scholarship Program

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University of Southern California

USC Lambda Alumni Scholarship Program

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University of the Pacific-McGeorge School of Law

Jeffrey K. Poilé Memorial Civil Rights Endowed Scholarship

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Colorado

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Gill Foundation Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for GLBT students with past involvement in GLBT issues who are attending Colorado colleges. For more information, contact your college's financial aid office or dean of students office.

Kaiser Permanente Diversity Scholarship

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The Alexander Foundation Scholarships

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White Rose Scholarship

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Metropolitan State College of Denver

Metropolitan State College of Denver Gill Scholarship

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University of Colorado-Boulder

CU Boulder GLBT Scholarship Fund

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Joel Roger Wayne Scholarship

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for GLBT undergrad student at CU Boulder seeking a degree in a Human Services field.

Karen Raforth Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad CU Boulder students who demonstrate commitment to and support for LBGT students on campus and in the community.

LGBT Alumni Association Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad CU Boulder students who demonstrate commitment to and support for LBGT students at CUB and in the community.

Positive Futures Scholarship

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Connecticut

Statewide

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Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for students who identify as LGBT, is from an LGBT household or family, or is an ally of the LGBT community and resides in Connecticut.

Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBT and allied Connecticut students who are involved in support, education and/or advocacy in their school or community and plan to attend or are already attending an institution of higher education.

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District of Columbia

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Just a TAD Scholarship

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  • Funds a minimum of three $1000 dollar scholarships to help finance postsecondary education for members of the Baltimore/Washington and DC Metro Region who have proven leadership and involvement in LGBT activism.

Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for a self-identified LGBT student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community.

Wanda Alston and Christopher Salazar Scholarships

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  • Open to all people at any educational level and under the age of 25. Eligibility is restricted to those residing in the District of Columbia Metropolitan area.

American University

Carlos Enrique Cisneros Scholarship

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George Washington University

Gill Fellowship for GWU Semester in Washington

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  • Funds scholarships for GLB students to participate in George Washington University's Semester in Washington program.

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Florida

Statewide

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Aqua Foundation for Women Family of Scholarships

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  • Funds scholarships for residents of Broward or Miami Dade County who have a history of leadership in the LBT community and plan to be a LBT leader in the future.

OneDaytona Scholarships

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  • Two new scholarships in the $250-$500 range will be offered to out LGBT students attending college or vocational school in Volusia or Flagler counties of Florida (greater Daytona area).

PFLAG Jacksonville Scholarship

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Miami University

Roy Bowen Ward LGBT Scholarship

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Nova Southeastern University

A. Gordon Rose Scholarship

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University of Southern Florida

USF Alumni Association LGBT Scholarship

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Georgia

Statewide

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Audre Lorde Scholarship Awards

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Pat Hoban Memorial Scholarship

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PFLAG Atlanta Scholarships

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  • Funds scholarship for an openly LGBT student who is a current Georgia resident or will attend school in Georgia and has demonstrated a history of LGBT or other community service or activism.

Emory University

Emory GALA Leadership Award

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Kennesaw State University

Robert Sherer GLBT Arts Scholarship

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Idaho

Statewide

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Armistead Maupin Creative Writing Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for residents of Oregon, Washington or Idaho who have authored material based in large part on GLBT themes, regardless of the applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity, and are pursuing a liberal arts education beyond the secondary level.

The Pride Foundation

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Illinois

Statewide

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Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships

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Amigas Latinas Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships to current LGBTQ high school seniors or college freshman who are of Latina heritage and have actively promoted understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people in their school and/or community.

Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for gay or lesbian youth 17 or older, residing in Illinois at time of application.

Lisa Wagaman Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarship for LGBT students, or students with LGBT parent, who reside in Missouri or Southwest Central Illinois and are pursuing their education through the post-secondary level as undergraduates and requiring financial assistance.

Northern Illinois University

Joseph Harry Endowed Scholarship

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University of Chicago

James C. Hormel Dissertation Fellowships in Lesbian and Gay Studies

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University of Chicago-School of Law

U. Chicago School of Law Stonewall Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for University of Chicago Law School student who is likely to use his/her legal education toward the advancement of gay and lesbian rights.

University of Illinois-Chicago

Chancellor's Committee on the Status of LGBT Concerns

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  • Funds scholarships for graduate or undergraduate student at UIC who promotes a positive identity for LGBT students.

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Indiana

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Indianapolis PFLAG Scholarship

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  • Funds $500 scholarship for a self-identified LGBT graduating high school senior who is a resident of Indiana, has demonstrated an interest in service to the LGBT community and has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher education.

Indy Pride Scholarships

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Butler University

Louis Tharp and James Bumgardner GLBT Scholarship

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Indiana University

IU GLBTAA Academic Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for IU students who have improved the climate and atmosphere on their IU campus for GLBT students, faculty, staff, and/or alumni while also achieving their own academic and personal goals.

IU GLBTAA Emergency Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for current IU GLBT students who have lost or are facing the loss of financial support from their parents/family after disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity while attending IU.

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Iowa

Statewide

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First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship

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  • Provides $2,500 scholarships for LGBT and Allied high school seniors entering college who have demonstrated an effort to combat homophobia and are residents of Iowa.

Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship

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  • Funds renewable scholarships for openly LGBT Iowa high school seniors with a strong academic record, demonstrated LGBT activism and community service, and a history of high moral and ethical standards and conduct.

Iowa State University

Iowa State Small Victories Scholarships

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Kansas

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Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship

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  • Funds a four-year scholarship for GLBT students who are residents of Kansas or Missouri, have at least a 2.75 GPA and have made a difference through involvement in community and school activities.

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Kentucky

Statewide

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Kentucky Fairness Alliance Foundation Scholarships

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  • Each year, the KFA Foundation awards three $1,500 scholarships to outstanding Kentucky LGBT undergraduate or graduate students based on social and financial need, scholastic aptitude and leadership potential.

PFLAG Louisville Scholarships

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Morehead State University

Hobbs Endowment for Equality

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  • The Hobbs Endowment for Equality Scholarship recognizes LGBTQ undergraduate & graduate students at Morehead State University who have clearly demonstrated strong skills in many areas, including academic scholarship, leadership involvement, and community service in their application.

University of Louisville

Ken Terrill Memorial Award

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  • Funds scholarships for University of Louisville undergrad who has demonstrated leadership in or service to the GLBT community on campus and the greater Louisville metro area.

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Louisiana

Statewide

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PFLAG New Orleans Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBT residents of Louisiana who are applying to attend (or currently attending) a postsecondary educational institution.

PFLAG New Orleans Scholarships

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Maine

Statewide

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Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Rainbow Business & Professional Association Scholarships

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Maryland

Statewide

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Just a TAD Scholarship

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  • Funds a minimum of three $1000 dollar scholarships to help finance postsecondary education for members of the Baltimore/Washington and DC Metro Region who have proven leadership and involvement in LGBT activism.

PFLAG Columbia/Howard County Scholarship

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Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for a self-identified LGBT student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community.

Wanda Alston and Christopher Salazar Scholarships

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  • Open to all people at any educational level and under the age of 25. Eligibility is restricted to those residing in the District of Columbia Metropolitan area.

University of Maryland

Rodler-Wood Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for full-time University of Maryland students with demonstrated interest and academic excellence in the field of LGBT studies.

UMD LGBT Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarships for University of Maryland student who has promoted civil rights by working to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Massachusetts

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Greater Boston PFLAG Scholarships

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Berklee College of Music

Berklee GLBT Leadership Fund

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Bridgewater State College

Barney Frank Equality Scholarship

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Emerson College

Rob Sands Scholarship

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Michigan

Statewide

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Perceptions Saginaw Valley Scholarship

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The Forum Foundation Scholarships

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  • Funds scholarships for residents of Michigan or students attending accredited colleges or universities in Michigan who have demonstrated scholastic achievement or promise, financial need, and desirable qualities of character and leadership, with preference given to GLBT students.

Eastern Michigan University

EMU Stonewall Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad EMU student who has demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in promoting a positive gay/lesbian environment.

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University LGBT Scholarship

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West Shore Aware Scholarship

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Michigan State University

GLFSA Scholarship Committee

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  • Funds scholarships for MSU studentswho have contributed to the LGBT community.

MSU LGBT Students of Color Scholarship

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  • This scholarship is awarded to students who are active in addressing issues for LGBT students of color. Its purpose is to recognize individuals who help end the stigma that racism and homophobia leave in all communities.

MSU Stephen P. Pougnet and Christopher J. Green Endowed Scholarship

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  • This scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled junior or senior student (preference is given to students enrolled in The Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University). Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement with/contributions to LGBT communities.

Northern Michigan University

ALLIES Scholarship for Student Leadership Development

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University of Michigan

University of Michigan GALAS Scholarship

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Wayne State University

CFPCA LGBT Endowed Scholarship

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Michael P. LaGatella Memorial Scholarship

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  • Funds needs-based scholarship to promote a positive gay/lesbian identity, to encourage continued academic progress and to assist in financing higher education for gay/lesbian or other supportive individuals attending WSU.

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Minnesota

Statewide

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PFund Foundation

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  • Funds scholarships for resident of Minnesota or student attending a qualified Minnesota school who is GLBT or from a GLBT family.

Augsburg College

Karen Neitge Scholarship

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Metropolitan State University

MSU GLBT & Allies Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for MSU students showing activism & leadership in the GLBT community at Metropolitan State University and/or the larger community.
    • 651.793.1544
    • Metropolitan State University
      700 E. Seventh St.
      St. Paul, MN 55106-5000

North Hennepin Community College

NHCC GLBT Scholarship

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University of Minnesota

UMN GLBT Studies Award

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University of Minnesota-Duluth

Cruden-Riggs Scholarship

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Missouri

Statewide

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Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship

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  • Funds a four-year scholarship for GLBT students who are residents of Kansas or Missouri, have at least a 2.75 GPA and have made a difference through involvement in community and school activities.

Lisa Wagaman Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarship for LGBT students, or students with LGBT parent, who reside in Missouri or Southwest Central Illinois and are pursuing their education through the post-secondary level as undergraduates and requiring financial assistance.

Truman State University

Truman State University Foundation Gay and Lesbian Student Scholarship

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Montana

Statewide

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The Pride Foundation

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Nebraska

Statewide

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Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship Award

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

UNL Louis Crompton Scholarship

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New Hampshire

Statewide

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Seacoast Outright Scholarships

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University of New Hampshire

Kidder Fund Award

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  • Funds scholarships for UNH student who through scholarship, leadership or other outstanding effort fosters greater understanding concerning sexual orientation and gender identity in the UNH community.

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New Mexico

Statewide

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PFLAG Santa Fe Scholarship

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New York

City University of New York

CUNY Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies Awards

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Margo Karle Scholarship Fund

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Hofstra University

Hofstra University LGBT Activism Scholarship

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Hofstra University-School of Law

Hofstra School of Law Fellowship for LGBT Rights

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North Carolina

Statewide

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Neil and Tim Griffin Scholarship Fund

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Salisbury/Rowan PFLAG Scholarship Program

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Duke University

Carolinas Gay & Lesbian Scholarship

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North Carolina State University

NCSU Orlando Ware Memorial Scholarship

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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Pine Tree Scholarship

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University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Boseman-TenHuisen Scholarship

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Ohio

Statewide

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Howard T. Short and Burdette Augsburger Scholarship Fund

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PFLAG Dayton Scholarships

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PFLAG of Greater Cincinnati Scholarship

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PFLAG The Liz Rochester Memorial Scholarship

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William R. Johnson Scholarship

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Capital University Law School

Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship

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Ohio State University

DISCO Interdisciplinary Minors Scholarship

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  • The Diversity and Identity Studies Collective at OSU (DISCO) offers several scholarships to support students who are enrolled in any of the DISCO interdisciplinary minors, including the Sexuality Studies minor. Approximately five scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.

Mark Moffett Jr. Memorial Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for OSU student who has made contributions to the LGBT community through leadership, service, and volunteering and is majoring in music.

Ohio State University GLBT Alumni Society

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OSU Sexuality Studies Essay Competition

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  • The Sexuality Studies Scholarship Essay Competition is open to undergraduate students who are pursuing the Sexuality Studies Minor, with preference given to those who identify as LGBT. The award is $250 or more, to be applied toward tuition and fees.

The Eric Kohring - PFLAG Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for OSU student who has made contributions to the LGBT community through leadership, service, volunteering or research.

University of Akron

Harold Sylvester Memorial/Akron PFLAG Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarships to students participating in University of Akron organizations for GLBT students. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

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Oklahoma

Statewide

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PFLAG Norman Scholarship

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  • The PFLAG Norman Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship presented to an outstanding Norman Public School graduating senior who is an active participant of a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and whose goal it is to attend college or another educational institution.

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Oregon

Statewide

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Armistead Maupin Creative Writing Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for residents of Oregon, Washington or Idaho who have authored material based in large part on GLBT themes, regardless of the applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity, and are pursuing a liberal arts education beyond the secondary level.

Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund

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Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

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Just Out Scholarship Fund

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Kaiser Permanente Northwest Pride Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for a GLBT student or the child of a GLBT parent who is a resident of either northwest Oregon or southwest Washington and is pursuing a healthcare related educational program beyond the secondary level.

Nike Youth Career Forum Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for GLBT or Allied students who are Oregon or southwest Washington residents, participated in a secondary school's Gay-Straight Alliance and are pursuing education beyond the secondary level.

Orchard-Hoyman Scholarship Fund

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Portland Area Business Association Scholarship

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Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund

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The Pride Foundation

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Pennsylvania

Statewide

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House of Blahnik Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for LGBT individuals of color who participate in the ballroom/house community and are enrolled or plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning.

Lambda Foundation Scholarship

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Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men

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OutFront Keeping the Promise Scholarship

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  • Funds a scholarship for transgender students who are Philadelphia residents either attending an accredited college/university or an approved trade/technical school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Pride GLV Rainbow Scholarship

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Drexel University

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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Pennsylvania State University

Barry H. Marshal Scholarship

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Bruce Miller and Dean LaVigne Trustee Scholarship

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  • Funds needs-based scholarship for students enrolled or planning to enroll at PSU who have demonstrated an interest in advocating for or contributing to the LGBT community.

PSU Lambda Alumni Outstanding Student Award

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Rutgers University-Camden

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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Temple University

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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University of Pennsylvania

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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University of the Arts

UArts Justin Eng Scholarship

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  • Funds $2500 scholarship for students at the University of the Arts pursuing a degree in music performance, music education, theatre arts, or jazz studies who support the LGBTI community.

UArts Robert Posner Scholarship

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Villanova University

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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Widener University

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship

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South Carolina

Duke University

Carolinas Gay & Lesbian Scholarship

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Tennessee

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Wood Scholarship Endowment for the Arts

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Texas

Statewide

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John Lawrence and Tyrone Garner Scholarship Fund of the Houston GLBT Community Center

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Peggy Rudd Transgender Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarship to recognize outstanding transgender students and to contribute toward their continuing education.

PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation

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The LULAC 4871 Jesús Chaírez Scholarship

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  • Grants a $1000 scholarship to LGBT or ally high school seniors and college/university freshmen currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the North Texas area.

Rice University

Rice Gay & Lesbian Alumni Scholarship

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San Antonio College

GALA John D. Garon Memorial Scholarship

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Gilverto Bundrant Scholorship

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  • This scholarship was created in the respect and memory of Gilverto Bundrant who died from HIV/AIDS. This scholarship is open to members who participate in the Gay and Lesbian Association and show great dedication in Generosity, Activism, Leadership and Academics.

University of North Texas

GLBTA Scholarship in Honor of Mary Finley and Dan Emenheiser

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBTA UNT students who have demonstrated interest in promoting diversity.

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Utah

Utah State University

USU Scholarship for LGBT Students

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  • Funds scholarships for full-time undergrad or grad USU students who are LGBT or supportive and actively engaged in service to the LGBT community.

Weber State University

WSU Matthew Shepard Scholarship

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  • Funds needs-based scholarship for WSU student (sophomore or beyond) who openly supports GLB individuals.

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Vermont

Statewide

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Samara Foundation Scholarships

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Virginia

Statewide

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Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance Scholarship Funds

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Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship Fund

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Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for a self-identified LGBT student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community.

Wanda Alston and Christopher Salazar Scholarships

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  • Open to all people at any educational level and under the age of 25. Eligibility is restricted to those residing in the District of Columbia Metropolitan area.

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Washington

Statewide

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Armistead Maupin Creative Writing Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for residents of Oregon, Washington or Idaho who have authored material based in large part on GLBT themes, regardless of the applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity, and are pursuing a liberal arts education beyond the secondary level.

Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund

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Greater Seattle Business Association Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarships for LGBTQ and Allied residents of Washington who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and who are actively involved in school and community organizations.

Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

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Just Out Scholarship Fund

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Kaiser Permanente Northwest Pride Scholarship

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  • Funds scholarship for a GLBT student or the child of a GLBT parent who is a resident of either northwest Oregon or southwest Washington and is pursuing a healthcare related educational program beyond the secondary level.

Nike Youth Career Forum Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds needs-based scholarships for GLBT or Allied students who are Oregon or southwest Washington residents, participated in a secondary school's Gay-Straight Alliance and are pursuing education beyond the secondary level.

Portland Area Business Association Scholarship

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Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund

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QLaw Public Interest Summer Grant Program

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  • Funds grants to law students seeking summer internships promoting LGBT rights or the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Preference given to those attending law school in or seeking scholarships in Washington State.

The Pride Foundation

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Seattle University-School of Law

Seattle University OUTLaws Civil Rights Scholarship

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University of Puget Sound

Puget Sound LGBT Leadership Scholarship Fund

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  • Funds scholarship for a University of Puget Sound student who has demonstrated leadership and involvement in LGBT activities at UPS and in the surrounding community.

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West Virginia

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Lambda Foundation Scholarship

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West Virginia University

COSO Advocacy Award

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Wisconsin

Statewide

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GSAFE Youth Scholarship

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

UW-Madison GLBTAC Scholarship

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Tom Affholder LGBT Leadership Award

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