The Best LGBTQ+ Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
September 1, 2025


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$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$25,030Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.All students are eligible1Solgaard Scholars: Access Oceanic Studies for LGBTQ+ Students
Funded bySolgaard Design Inc. x The Solgaard Nyx FoundationAmount
$5,000Deadline
Only 17 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in preserving the ocean and seeking to broaden their impact.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Major/Field: Ocean health and preservation: sustainability, oceanic health, etc.
- Identity: LGBTQ+
2Cybersecurity for Your Community Scholarship
Funded byDavid DominguezAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 24, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to make college more affordable by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: From an underrepresented group (BIPOC, first-generation college student, woman, LGBTQ+, disabled)
- Interest: Cybersecurity
3Get Up and Go Scholarship
Funded byTiana BrownAmount
$2,500Deadline
Feb 28, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, ambition, and a steadfast commitment to their education—qualities that defined Patrease’s life and legacy.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+
- GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
- State: DC, Maryland, Virginia, or South Carolina
4Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.- Identity: LGBTQ+ and an underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate
5Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 06, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
6Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award
Funded bySheehanAmount
$500Deadline
May 12, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.- Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
7Greg Lockwood Scholarship
Funded byKen LockwoodAmount
$1,100Deadline
Jun 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Identity: LGBTQ+
8A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 30, 2026Education Level
AnyAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.- Education Level: High school senior or above
- Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
9Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible10Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!All students are eligible11Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.All students are eligible12GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 27 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!All students are eligible13Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 27 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible14Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!All students are eligible15NBA 2K25 Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support dedicated fans of the iconic NBA video game series.All students are eligible16Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible17Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!All students are eligible18Joker Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans who have been deeply moved by the Joker’s cinematic journey.All students are eligible19College Football Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to celebrate the arrival of football season by supporting dedicated fans.All students are eligible20Roblox Dress to Impress Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fashion-forward fans of Dress to Impress so they can showcase their creativity!All students are eligible21Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible22Kendrick Lamar Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Kendrick Lamar and his iconic music!All students are eligible23Harry Potter Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have been impacted by the magical world of Harry Potter!All students are eligible24Beetlejuice Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of the Beetlejuice universe and its expansion.All students are eligible25Jenna Ortega Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Jenna Ortega and her many projects.All students are eligible26Gravity Falls Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of the Gravity Falls universe!All students are eligible27100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.All students are eligible28No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$10,000Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible29Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.All students are eligible30
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