Scholarships by gender and sexuality - Feb '25

Updated Feb 11, 2025

Apply below to the best Scholarships by gender and sexuality for February 2025.

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PFLAG San Diego County Scholarships

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

PFLAG San Diego County offers scholarships over $2,000 for LGBTQ+ residents with GPA requirements and an essay submission.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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American Dream Scholarship

Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors

The American Dream Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in community college aiming for a bachelor's in Accounting, focusing on diverse populations.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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EFWA Undergraduate Scholarship

Accounting • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The EFWA Undergraduate Scholarship provides $1,500 for women pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting. Apply with references and an essay.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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PFLAG Denver Scholarship

Colorado • 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

PFLAG Denver awards up to $2,500 to exceptional LGBTQ students and allies in Colorado to support their education and community impact.

Deadline:

April 9, 2025

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Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship

North Carolina • Technology • Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • 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

The Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship offers $4,000 and a laptop for NC female freshmen in Technology or Engineering with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Rainbow Futures Scholarship

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

The Rainbow Futures Scholarship provides $500 to LGBTQ+ students with financial need and community involvement. Essay required.

Deadline:

July 2, 2025

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Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program

Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • Computer Science • Mathematics • 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 • Freshmen

The Women at Microsoft Scholarship offers $5,000 to women pursuing tech-related education. Apply with GPA, transcripts, and essay.

Deadline:

March 13, 2025

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U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship

Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • 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 • Mathematics • 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 Women • Juniors

The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Ann Fudge Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ann Fudge Scholarship offers $10,000/year to Black female undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship

Cayuga County • Madison County • Cortland County • Oneida County • Onondaga County • Oswego County • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen

The Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship offers $2,250 for women pursuing STEM degrees. Open to high school graduates and non-traditional students.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship

Guilford County • Rockingham County • Randolph County • Alamance County • North Carolina • 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 Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for LGBTQ+ community service applicants in NC.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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The League Foundation Scholarships

For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Asexual students • Community Service • Freshmen

The League Foundation Scholarships support LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awards start at $250.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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The Women Thriving Scholarship

Chittenden County • Vermont • For Women • Freshmen

The Women Thriving Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for female seniors in Chittenden County pursuing college in Vermont.

Deadline:

February 12, 2025

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Emerge Grant

Georgia • Montana • For Women • For Non-binary students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors

Emerge Grant supports women and nonbinary individuals in Georgia and Montana pursuing education, offering $250 and renewable for 5 years.

Deadline:

February 16, 2025

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Point Foundation Community College Scholarship

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

The Point Foundation offers $4,800 scholarships for LGBTQ community college students based on need, achievement, and involvement.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

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Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Biology • Mathematics • Science • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Lakselaget Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for female students connected to Minnesota or Norway with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship offers $10,000 to Black male undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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FFBC Scholarship

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

FFBC offers $3,000 scholarships to Iowa seniors for leadership in LGBTQ+ education and reducing homophobia.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship

Maine • Vermont • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Connecticut • Rhode Island • 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 SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship offers $500 to LGBTQIA+ undergraduates in New England with a 3.00 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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AFWA Masters Scholarships

Accounting • Finance • For Women • Graduate Students

Female students in accounting or finance can apply for a $1,500 AFWA Masters Scholarship. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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AWAF Scholarships

California • Arts • Architecture • Urban Design • Interior Design • Environmental Engineering • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AWAF Scholarships offer up to $7,500 for women studying architecture and related fields in California. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 5, 2025

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League Foundation Scholarship

For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen

The League Foundation Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors with community involvement. Award: $250+. Apply with essays & recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

North Carolina • Childcare • Counseling • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship awards $500 to future NC teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations!

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship

Service • Military • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • 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 • Food Sciences & Technology • For Women • Freshmen

The Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship awards $20,000 to daughters of Air Force members in STEM fields.

Deadline:

April 30, 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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