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LGBTQ+ Program-Specific Scholarships

Program-Specific Scholarships

  • The Anders Scholarship by Anders Group
    • Criteria
      • the applicant be enrolled in a college or trade program
      • has a unique appreciation and perspective of the medical field
      • GED holder planning to attend the upcoming semester.
      • The applicant should also be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    • $1,000
    • Deadline: July 30, 2024
       
  • Scholarships from Los Angeles LGBT Center
    • Pride in Tech Scholarship presented by Angel City FC & CLEAR
      • a partial scholarship for one student pursuing education working toward a career in software engineering, computer science, product management and design, user experience (UX) design and research, and other related fields.
         
    • Edison International STEM Scholarship
      • Edison International generously provides scholarships funding towards STEM education as it relates to these seven specific areas of study:
        • Business (Management Information Systems)
        • Computer and Information Services (Computer Programming, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology)
        • Engineering (Bio-engineering, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Communication, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Nano)
        • Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics)
        • Engineering Technology (Computer, Construction, Drafting and Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Surveying, Telecommunication)
        • Natural Resources and Conservation (Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, National Resources and Conservation, Wildlife and Wilderness Management)
        • Physical Sciences (Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics, Comprehensive Science)
           
    • Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Media Scholarship
      • Studies in area of media to be eligible.
      • tuition grant based on financial need only
      •  applicants must be an undergraduate majoring (or for high school senior, declaring a major or pursuing education) in media
        • *excludes performing arts (actors, comedians, improv, musicians)
           
    • Rainbow Youth Scholarship
      • The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Rainbow Youth Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ youth in higher education, aiming to help them achieve career and educational goals by providing a supportive educational experience.
         
    • The Felice Samuel Greene Scholarship Fund
      • The Felice Samuel Greene Memorial Scholarship offers funding to deserving and enterprising youth pursuing higher education, honoring Felice Samuel Greene's belief in providing a supportive educational environment for all teenagers striving to achieve their career and educational goals.
         
  • LGBTQIA+ Scholarship by Brown and Caldwell
    • Criteria
      • A full-time student enrolled in their Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
      • Declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
      • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
      • Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
    • $5,000
       
  • Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
    • Criteria
      • Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
      • Current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student planning full-time enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university for the 2024-2025 academic year.
      • Demonstrate ambition and self-drive through outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience.
      • Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in the following majors:
        • Athletic Training, Health Policy, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health-related major.
    • $1,500
      • for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board
    • Opens August 1st, 2023. Closes until 1,000 scholarship applications are submitted or August 1st, 2024, whichever comes first
       
  • National Gay Pilots Association Scholarships
    • NGPA is the largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.
      • Steven Moore Memorial Scholarship
      • David M. Charlebois Memorial Scholarship
         
  • Kay Longcope Scholarship Award by The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
    • Criteria
      • LGBTQ+ individual of color
      • planning to pursue a career in journalism and
      • be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession
        • Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability.
      • demonstrate an awareness of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of fair and accurate news coverage.
      • Applicants must be NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists members in good standing.
    • Opens each year in late April and must be submitted by late May
       
  • John Reinert Scholarship by Out to Protect
    • The John Reinert Scholarship award believes that one of the best ways of eliminating homophobia in law enforcement is by having positive and visible role models from the LGBT community serving in ranks of the law enforcement profession. 
    • Criteria
      • Identify and be “out” as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender.
      • Be currently enrolled in a basic law enforcement training program (eg. police academy, dispatcher academy, correctional officer academy) in the United States. (sponsored or self-sponsored).
      • Demonstrate being a visible, positive role model for law enforcement.
      • Demonstrate being able to graduate from a law enforcement training program.
    • $1,000
       
  • New York Ramblers Scholarship
    • Criteria
      • An athlete (all sports and athletic activities qualify)
      • An open and self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex person; or a demonstrated and committed ally
      • A graduating high school student who plans to attend a recognized undergraduate college or university in the United States
      • OR is an already matriculated US undergraduate college student
      • Between the age of 15- and 22-years-old (depending on age at time of high school graduation)
    • Open January 1 – May 1
       
  • Stonewall Community Foundation Scholarships
    • The Aritzia Scholarship - $5,000
      • Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit
      • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school in the United States
      • Study, plan to work in, or demonstrate a commitment to the fields of fashion design, retail management, mental health, or social justice advocacy.
    • Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship - $4,000
      • Identify as a lesbian
      • Plan to attend a college or university in the United States (including graduate school) in Fall 2022
    • Available Spring 2024