Scholarships by gender and sexuality - Jan '25

Worthy Women Scholarship

For Women • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Worthy Women Scholarship provides up to $2,500 for women returning to school. Apply with an essay to pursue your passions.

Women in Healthcare Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to female students pursuing healthcare. Share your passion and impact in the field.

Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The GSBA Scholarship Fund offers $5,500 to $7,500 for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Washington.

John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship

San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to LGBTQ+ students in San Diego County with specific GPA requirements.

Out for Education Scholarship

Harris County • Fort Bend County • Montgomery County • Galveston County • Brazoria County • Waller County • Chambers County • Austin County • Texas • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Out for Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students from Houston-area schools with a 2.75 GPA.

Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarships

Automotive • Technology • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AWAF Scholarships offer $2,500 to North American women pursuing careers in automotive and mobility industries. Apply now!

Society of Women Engineers - Lehigh Valley Section

Pennsylvania • Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen

Scholarship for women high school seniors pursuing engineering, offering up to $5,000 based on academics and leadership.

Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarships

North Carolina • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Brian M. Day Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Gay students • Community Service • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Larry McDonald Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

Barbara Bailey Scholarship

Washington • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Barbara Bailey Scholarship offers $6,700 to Washington lesbians. Apply by writing three essays.

Donald O. Coffman Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

All My Relations Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Social Work • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.

Edna Earl Education Scholarship

Education • Teacher Education • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen

The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, with an average award of $6,700.

Don Renschler Scholarship

Washington • Mental Health • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students

The Don Renschler Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ graduate students in mental health studies with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.

Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship

Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen

The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.

Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship

Oregon • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship supports Oregon residents pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school. Apply now!

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

Rocco C. Caffarelli Scholarship​

Texas • For Christian students • For Men • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Rocco C. Caffarelli Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Texas men pursuing a bachelor's degree in select fields with a 3.2 GPA.

Women in Auto Care Scholarships

Automotive • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Women in Auto Care Scholarships provide $5,000 to female students pursuing careers in the auto care industry across the U.S.

Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship

King County • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen

The Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in East King County with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Santa Barbara P.E.O. Chapter HD Memorial Scholarship

Santa Barbara County • California • For Women • Freshmen

Santa Barbara P.E.O. Chapter HD offers a $3,500 scholarship for female seniors with a 3.0 GPA in Santa Barbara County.

Samara Fund Scholarships

Vermont • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Asexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen

Susan M. Krause Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.

Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarships

Virginia • Maryland • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen

Team DC offers $1,400 scholarships for LGBTQ student-athletes in D.C. who excel academically and athletically. Apply now!

Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

SWE Collegiate/Graduate Scholars

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

New Orleans Scholarship

Louisiana • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The New Orleans Scholarship provides $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students in Louisiana to support their education.

Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship

Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship

Idaho • Washington • Montana • Alaska • Oregon • California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Need-based Scholarship

Montana • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Bergis-Rosenberg Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ students in Montana and Washington facing financial need. Apply with three essays for $250.

Thompson-Wittrock “Pass It On” Scholarship

Pacific County • Grays Harbor County • Ferry County • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Thompson-Wittrock Scholarship supports LGBTQ and ally students in specific counties. Apply with three essays for a $250 award.

Joe Varano Scholarship

Idaho • Montana • Alaska • Washington • Oregon • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.

Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship

Idaho • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship aids LGBTIQ+ students in Idaho facing barriers. Apply with three essays for a $250 award.

Jack D. Motteler Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Art History • Photography • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.

Lee S. Burke Scholarship

Idaho • Montana • Washington • Alaska • Oregon • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lee S. Burke Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Better Brothers LA Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!