Scholarships by gender and sexuality - Feb '25
Updated Feb 12, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by gender and sexuality for February 2025.
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PFLAG Dayton LGBTQ and Ally Scholarship
Florida • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates
PFLAG Dayton offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school grads promoting LGBTQ+ positivity and involvement in related organizations.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
PFLAG Cape Cod Anne Toran Scholarship
Massachusetts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school
PFLAG Cape Cod offers scholarships to graduating seniors advocating for LGBTQ+ support. Awards start at $250. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Hartford Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship
Connecticut • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • High school • Freshmen
The Hartford Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ students in Connecticut for technical or college education.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Kay Longcope Scholarship
Communications • Journalism • 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 • Graduate Students
The Kay Longcope Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for LGBTQ individuals of color pursuing journalism careers. Learn more on the scholarship website.
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Middle Georgia S.I.S.T.A.s Scholarship
Georgia • Healthcare-Related • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Middle Georgia S.I.S.T.A.s Scholarship offers $1,500 to minority females in SLP programs with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
Charlotte Pride Scholarship
For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Charlotte Pride Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for LGBTQ and ally students in the Charlotte area with financial need.
Deadline:
May 26, 2025
The Nancy Fletcher Leadership Scholarship
For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Nancy Fletcher Leadership Scholarship awards $5,000 to women in OOH advertising demonstrating leadership. Apply with two essays!
Deadline:
June 16, 2025
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship
California • 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 Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship offers $1,500 for LGBTQ+ students in Greater Sacramento pursuing education or vocational training.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Eagle Scout Scholarship
For Men • Freshmen
The Eagle Scout Scholarship offers a $10,000 award and three $2,500 runner-up scholarships for eligible Boy Scouts.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award
Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ-aware journalism students in the U.S. Apply with work samples and a news story.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
PEO International Peace Scholarship
For Women • Graduate Students
PEO International Peace Scholarship offers $12,500 for women at Cottey College pursuing advanced degrees in the U.S. or Canada.
Deadline:
December 15, 2025
JCCIA Women's Division Scholarship
Illinois • For Women • Freshmen
JCCIA Women's Division offers a $2,000 scholarship for Illinois high school graduates of Italian descent with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
Eric Collins Memorial Award
New Hampshire • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Asexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The Eric Collins Memorial Award offers $250 to high school seniors in Franklin or Hampshire County for LGBTQIA+ advocacy and support.
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
GRTF Academic Scholarship
Kent County • For students with disabilities • 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 Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The GRTF Academic Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,500 for Transgender students in Kent County, MI, covering education-related expenses.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
LGBTQ+ Bar Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition
Law • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students
The LGBTQ+ Bar Michael Greenberg Competition awards $500 for law students' writings on LGBTQ+ legal issues, with publication opportunities.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Greater Boston Scholarship
Massachusetts • For Bisexual students • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school
The Greater Boston Scholarship offers $250 to MA high school seniors improving LGBTQ+ youth community climate. Apply now!
Deadline:
September 14, 2025
DK Medical Student Pay-It-Forward Scholarship
Washington • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Medicine • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The DK Medical Student Pay-It-Forward Scholarship supports UW medical students focused on LGBTQ+ healthcare. Award: $250+. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D. Scholarship
California • Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D. Scholarship offers $250+ to African American female medical students in Southern California.
Deadline:
September 2, 2025
R.I. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson and Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Music • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Scholarship for legally blind female music majors with a 3.0 GPA. Up to $7,500 available for full-time or part-time students.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship
Biology • Chemistry • Physics • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
The Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship offers $2,000 to junior women in chemistry or biochemistry, nominated by Iota Sigma Pi members.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
APIQWTC Scholarship
For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Graduate Students • High school • Sophomores
APIQWTC Scholarship offers $2,500 for Asian/Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ women and trans individuals pursuing technical education.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
Military • For Women • Freshmen
The Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for daughters of U.S. armed services officers. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
The Georgia Harkness Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • For Women • Age • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Georgia Harkness Scholarship offers $5,000 for women 35+ pursuing a master of divinity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The College Club of Hartford Scholarships
Connecticut • For Women • Freshmen
The College Club of Hartford offers $1,500 scholarships to top female high school graduates in Hartford County based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
ASM Global Stars Scholarship
Florida • California • Illinois • Louisiana • Minnesota • Nevada • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Business Administration • Marketing • Information Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Human Resources • Hospitality • Sports Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Communications • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
ASM Global Stars Scholarship offers $2,500 to 20 diverse students pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid include not following application instructions, missing deadlines, submitting generic essays, and failing to proofread your application materials. Make sure to tailor your application to each scholarship.
In your personal statement for scholarships by gender and sexuality, include your personal experiences, challenges you've faced, your commitment to advocacy or community service, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals.
Yes, many scholarships by gender and sexuality are open to international students. However, eligibility can vary, so it's important to check the specific requirements of each scholarship.
Common documents required for scholarships by gender and sexuality may include proof of identity, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
To increase your chances of winning a scholarship by gender and sexuality, ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements, submit a well-crafted application, and highlight your unique experiences and contributions to the community.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships by gender and sexuality. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
Eligibility criteria for scholarships by gender and sexuality can vary widely. Generally, applicants may need to demonstrate their gender identity or sexual orientation, along with meeting other academic or personal requirements set by the scholarship provider.
Yes, scholarships by gender and sexuality are legitimate. Many organizations and institutions offer these scholarships to support diversity and inclusion in education.
You can find scholarships by gender and sexuality on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos. These platforms allow you to filter scholarships based on your specific criteria.
Scholarships by gender and sexuality are financial awards designed to support individuals based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and inclusion in education by providing opportunities for underrepresented groups.
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