Markowski-Leach Scholarship

Special requirement

Essay required

Academic

Specific colleges

Overview

The awards are offered to applicants who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ), exemplify excellence, and demonstrate promise for becoming a positive role model for other LGBTQ people. Applicants must be attending, applying to, or transferring to San Francisco State University, Stanford University, the University of California at San Francisco, the University of California at Berkeley, or the University of California Hastings College of the Law. To be eligible, applicants have to be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program, which will lead to a degree or a teaching credential, and have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. To apply, you'll need to submit an essay and two references.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 31, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

mlscholarships.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.