Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students - Feb '25

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.

SWE Golden Gate Section scholarships

San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.

Pride Scholarship

Ohio • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The SHPE Pride Scholarship awards $2,000 to LGBTQ Hispanic students in STEM. Must be an active SHPE member with a 2.5 GPA.

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.

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.

Adam Montes Pride Scholarship

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

The Adam Montes Pride Scholarship awards $500 to LGBTQ+ first-gen college students from underrepresented minorities. Essay 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!

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.

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

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.

Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund

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

The Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund offers $4,000 for PA students in Allied Health or Nursing with a 3.5 GPA. LGBTQ preference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship

Computer Science • 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQIA+, Women, and BIPOC computer science students to pursue their goals.

PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

PFund Scholarship

Iowa • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • 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

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

Healthcare-Related • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students

The Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse healthcare management students. Apply with recommendations and an essay.

The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program

Education • 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 LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant offers up to $2,500 for LGBTQ+ students pursuing careers in public education.

Markowski-Leach Scholarship

California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Markowski-Leach Scholarship offers $2,500 to LGBTQ students at select universities who demonstrate excellence and promise as role models.

LULAC Lambda Scholorship

District Of Columbia • 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 • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

LULAC Lambda Scholarship offers $2,500 for LGBTQ+ Latinx students in DC based on academics and community service.

Central Valley Scholars LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Merced County • San Joaquin County • Stanislaus County • Tulare County • Fresno County • California • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For Pansexual students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Central Valley Scholars LGBTQIA+ Scholarship offers $1,500 to Queer students in the Central Valley for education at various institutions.