Scholarships by gender and sexuality - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by gender and sexuality for February 2025.
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Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship
For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Community Service • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQIA+ students with a passion for community service. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 16, 2025
J. Tracy Hermann Education Fund
Dutchess County • Orange County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • New York • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The J. Tracy Hermann Education Fund offers $500 to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, or Ulster County, NY.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Concrete Rose Scholarship Award
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 • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Concrete Rose Scholarship offers $500 to first-gen BIPOC women in high school or college with a 2.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.
Deadline:
January 1, 2026
Intel Scholarship for Women in Technology
Ohio • Manufacturing/Production • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Computer Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores
Intel offers $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing STEM degrees in semiconductor fields in Ohio. Up to 25 awards available.
Deadline:
February 19, 2025
Alexander Foundation Scholarship
Colorado • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Alexander Foundation Scholarship provides up to $3,000 for LGBTQIA+ Colorado residents pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
Shamans Market $1,000 Scholarship
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 Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Shamans Market offers a $1,000 scholarship for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Submit a 300-word essay to apply.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship
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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Community Service • Athletic • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in need, emphasizing diversity and community involvement.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Women in STEM Scholarship
Food & Nutrition • 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 • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Women in STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in STEM majors at junior/senior level in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Virginia Council on Women STEM Essay Contest
Virginia • STEM • Healthcare-Related • For Women • Freshmen
Deadline:
January 1, 2026
Education Support Award
For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Patsy Education Support Awards offer $5,000 to mothers pursuing degrees with low family income. Apply now!
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen Pageant
Colorado • For Women • Family • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen Pageant for a chance to win up to $5,500! Open to Hispanic/Latinx women aged 18-22.
Deadline:
April 27, 2025
Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship
For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for young women with strong academics and a passion for helping others.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Fall)
Broward County • Florida • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County, aged 28+, facing financial need.
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
Women In Trucking Foundation Scholarship
Automotive • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Women In Trucking Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in trucking, focusing on safety, driving, and leadership.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Spring)
Broward County • Florida • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County facing financial need due to divorce or abandonment.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship
Massachusetts • Nursing • For Men • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for men in Massachusetts pursuing an ABSN with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship
Fresno County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Merced County • San Joaquin County • Stanislaus County • Tulare County • California • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for API women in college from specific counties in California.
Deadline:
May 18, 2025
Clay Ford Scholarship
Accounting • Business Administration • 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 • Seniors
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
QOC Scholarship
California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
QOC Scholarship offers $1000 to LGBTQ California students committed to awareness and education on LGBTQ issues. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award
Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Trans Woman students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Age • High school • Freshmen
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award supports high school women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in computing with $250+ awards.
Deadline:
November 13, 2025
$6,000 Scholarship For Black Women in STEM
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 • 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 • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
$6,000 scholarship for Black women in STEM fields. Open to cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming applicants. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Irene Adler Prize
Writing • Literature • Journalism • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Adler Prize offers a $1,000 scholarship for women in journalism, creative writing, or literature. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Leon M Poe Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • 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 • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • 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 Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leon M Poe Scholarship supports minority STEM students with a $250+ award for those with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a form, resume, and transcripts.
Deadline:
July 19, 2025
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Scholarship offers $250+ to American women 35+ with a 3.0 GPA. Requires essay, reference, and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 29, 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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