Scholarships by gender and sexuality - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships by gender and sexuality for February 2025.
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The Super Nova Scholarship
Aerospace • STEM • Astronomy • Meteorology • Physics • Science • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Super Nova Scholarship offers $200 to women pursuing Space Science. Submit a video and resume to apply!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Fresh Start Scholarship
Kent County • New Castle County • Sussex County • Delaware • For Women • Age • Freshmen
The Fresh Start Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for Delaware women aged 20+ with a 2-year education gap. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Women's Transportation Seminar Colorado Scholarships
Wyoming • Colorado • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for female students in transportation, offering up to $10,000 for those with a 3.0 GPA in Colorado or Wyoming.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Point Flagship Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Point Flagship Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ students enrolled in U.S. colleges. Must be 'out' as LGBTQ.
Deadline:
December 5, 2025
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+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Young Women in Public Affairs
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
VIP Women in Technology Scholarship
Information Sciences • Computer Science • Technology • Computer Engineering • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Community Service • Athletic • Freshmen
The VIP Women in Technology Scholarship awards up to $2,500 to women pursuing tech careers with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Aritzia Scholarship
Mental Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Fashion • Operations Management • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Asexual students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Aritzia Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in fashion, mental health, or social justice. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Girls in Football Scholarship
For Women • Athletic • Freshmen
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for female high school seniors in football with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for women pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
William J. Cook Scholarship
Cook County • Illinois • For Men • Athletic • Freshmen
The William J. Cook Scholarship awards $7,000 to male high school seniors in Cook County, IL, based on academics and leadership.
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
NCTA AWMF Scholarship
Digital Communications/Media • Design/Visual Communications • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NCTA AWMF Scholarship offers $10,000 to female communications/media students for original media projects.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Out to Innovate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ STEM students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and essay submission.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
For Lesbian students • For Non-binary students • For Women • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship supports lesbian women in higher education with awards up to $3,000 for tuition.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
AWLF Scholarship
Law • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AWLF Scholarship provides $2,500 to women in Wisconsin law schools based on service, academics, and unique life experiences.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship
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
VNutrition & Wellness offers a $500 scholarship for LGBTQ+ students to empower future leaders through a 400-600 word essay.
Deadline:
July 2, 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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