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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Dr. Julie Hadden 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
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The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
Washington • 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 GSBA Scholarship Fund offers $5,500 to $7,500 for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Washington.
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Star Farm Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students
New York • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Star Farm Scholarship offers $2,500 to six LGBTQ+ high school seniors in New York. Apply with an impactful essay.
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New Orleans Scholarship
Louisiana • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The New Orleans Scholarship provides $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students in Louisiana to support their education.
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Ancestor Oak Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.
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Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship
Illinois • 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
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Brian M. Day Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • 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 Gay students • Community Service • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores
The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.
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Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • 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 Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
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Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.
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Barbara Bailey Scholarship
Washington • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Barbara Bailey Scholarship offers $6,700 to Washington lesbians. Apply by writing three essays.
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Donald O. Coffman Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • 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 Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!
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Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.
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All My Relations Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Social Work • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.
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Edna Earl Education Scholarship
Education • Teacher Education • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Kathy Spadoni 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 • Freshmen
The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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Dunham-Kerley Scholarship
For students with disabilities • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.
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Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • 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 Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, with an average award of $6,700.
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Don Renschler Scholarship
Washington • Mental Health • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students
The Don Renschler Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ graduate students in mental health studies with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!
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Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • 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 • Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.
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Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • 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 Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship supports Oregon residents pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school. Apply now!
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Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship
Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.
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Pool Family LGBT+ Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pool Family LGBT+ Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ undergraduates, prioritizing community college and trade school students.
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M.R. Brooks Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The M.R. Brooks Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ single parents or their children to support higher education and community impact.
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LGBTQIA+ in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Straight students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The LGBTQIA+ in Cybersecurity Scholarship awards $1,000 to self-supporting LGBTQIA+ students pursuing cybersecurity.
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Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship
King County • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
The Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in East King County with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!
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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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