Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students for February 2025.
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South Orange County PFLAG Scholarship
California • 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
The South Orange County PFLAG Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for LGBTQI youth and allies aged 17-24. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 6, 2025
Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship
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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship offers $2,000 for LGBTQ+ students in Sacramento with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
We Rise LGBTQ 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 We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship provides $2,500 for Bay Area students in vocational programs, encouraging underserved LGBTQ+ applicants.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
EVONA Scholarship for Diversity in STEM
Computer Science • Aerospace • IT/Information Technology • 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 • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The EVONA Scholarship offers $10,000 to diverse undergraduate students in geospatial, data science, or space-focused degrees.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts
Florida • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Singhaus Scholarship offers $1,000-$2,000 to LGBTQ+ youth in Central Florida pursuing careers in the performing arts.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship
For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship supports LGBTQI students for study abroad programs, offering up to $5,000.
Deadline:
September 14, 2025
Luke Scholarship
Illinois • 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 • Graduate Students
The Luke Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for LGBTQ students in Illinois based on academics and financial need. Essay required.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
McKeon Scholarship
Illinois • 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 • Graduate Students
The McKeon Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for LGBTQ students and allies in Illinois, focusing on academics and advocacy.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
Acorn Scholarship
Illinois • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Acorn Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for LGBTQ students and allies in Illinois, focusing on academics and community service.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships
Illinois • 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
The Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships offer up to $4,000 for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Illinois. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
Central Illinois Friends Scholarship
Illinois • Public Health • 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 • Graduate Students
The Central Illinois Friends Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for LGBTQ students and allies in Illinois, focusing on academics and public health.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
Korty & Morton Scholarship
Illinois • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Korty & Morton Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for LGBTQ students and allies in Illinois, focusing on community advocacy and need.
Deadline:
September 22, 2025
PRIDE Scholarship
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SHPE Pride Scholarship awards $2,000 to LGBTQ Hispanic students in STEM. Must be an active SHPE member with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
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 Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The $3,000 Kay Longcope Scholarship supports LGBTQ individuals of color pursuing journalism. Apply with resume, work samples, and essay.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
NGPA Scholarships
Aviation/Aeronautical • 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
NGPA Scholarships support students developing aviation skills, rewarding contributions to the LGBT community. Awards up to $82,500.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
The Cal Pride Scholarship
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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cal Pride Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for UC Berkeley students excelling in academics and LGBTQ community involvement.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
The Al Neuharth Award for Innovation in Investigative Journalism
Journalism • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Al Neuharth Award honors innovative investigative journalism by NLGJA members, with a prize of $250+. Join to apply.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Pearl Berlin Scholarship
North Carolina • 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 • Freshmen
The Pearl Berlin Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for LGBTQ+ seniors in NC showing leadership. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Orlando Youth Alliance Continuing Education Scholarship
Orlando • Florida • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
OYA offers five scholarships up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ youth in Orlando. Apply now for the Orlando Youth Alliance Continuing Education Scholarship!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Farella’s Diversity Scholarship Program
For students with disabilities • California • Law • 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 LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
Farella’s Diversity Scholarship offers $15,000 to first-year law students from underrepresented communities at select California law schools.
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
Josie Rewald Memorial Community College Scholarship
Michigan • 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 • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Josie Rewald Memorial Scholarship supports women in engineering, offering $250+ for community college students with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
OutChristian LGBTQ Seminary Scholarship Program
Religious/Theological Studies • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students
The OutChristian LGBTQ Seminary Scholarship provides $250 for LGBTQ seminary students to support their educational expenses.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student (PCA Partner)
For students with disabilities • Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students at partner schools. Apply with a video to qualify.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NCWIT Collegiate Award honors innovative computing achievements of women and non-binary students, offering up to $10,000.
Deadline:
November 18, 2025
Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • 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 • Food & Nutrition • 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 Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
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FAQ
When writing your application, be authentic and personal in your storytelling. Highlight your experiences, challenges, and achievements as an LGBTQIA+ individual. Tailor your application to reflect the values of the scholarship provider.
Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.
Many scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. Be sure to review the specific requirements of each scholarship to determine if you qualify.
Common documents required may include proof of enrollment, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Specific requirements can vary, so check the guidelines for each scholarship.
To increase your chances, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, consider seeking recommendations and applying to multiple scholarships.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria can vary by scholarship but often include being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, demonstrating financial need, and being enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, many scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students are legitimate and funded by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in education.
You can find scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and dedicated websites. A great resource is Mos, where you can explore a wide range of scholarships tailored for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students are financial awards designed to support individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community in their pursuit of higher education. These scholarships aim to promote inclusivity and diversity in educational institutions.
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