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[Page 2] The Best LGBTQ+ Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
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Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Funded byAshlynn JohnsonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
- Field of Study: Art
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 01, 202531Project Pride of NJ Scholarship
Funded byFrancesca Stella & donorsThis scholarship will support New Jersey LGBTQ+ students with community service.- State: NJ
- Education level: High School Senior/ Undergraduate
- Background: LGBTQ+ and Community Service
$1,490Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply32Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksThis 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
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 20, 2026One Click Apply33Mike Rhoades It's Okay to be Gay Scholarship
Funded byMike RhoadesThe Mike Rhoades It's Okay to be Gay Scholarships exists to support a gay male currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field.All students are eligible$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 30, 2021One Click Apply34Pride Palace LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Funded byPride PalaceIn celebration of Women's History Month, this scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is a champion for change.- Identity: LGBTQ+ community member or an ally
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply35Unicorn Scholarship
Funded byPeterson WellfordThe Unicorn Scholarship exists to support LGBTQ+ students in their journey toward self-love and acceptance.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 31, 2021One Click Apply36Joseph J. Canfora Hospitality Scholarship
Funded byJoseph CanforaThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority (BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+)
- Field of Interest: Hospitality
- Experience: Has hospitality internship or entry-level job
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 14, 2022One Click Apply37Robert Lee, Sr. and Bernice Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZodiScrubs LLCThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who aspire to further their education and build their careers.- Background: Underrepresented minority (BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled)
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 23, 2022One Click Apply38Mary P. Perlea Scholarship Fund
Funded byPerleaThis scholarship seeks to honor Mary P. Perlea’s legacy by supporting underrepresented or disadvantaged students so they can reach their full potential.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Underrepresented or disadvantaged (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, single mom, etc.)
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2022One Click Apply39Snap Finance “Funding the Future” Scholarship
Funded bySnap FinanceThis scholarship will support 15 undergraduate students who are part of a marginalized group.- Education Level: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate
$15,000Scholarship is awarded to
14 winnersDeadline:Jun 15, 2022One Click Apply40Taking Up Space Scholarship
Funded byArianna ThompsonThis scholarship seeks to empower and encourage women who are pursuing careers in male-dominated fields and paving the way for the next generation of women.- Gender: Female
- Identity: Underrepresented student (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Field of Study: Pursuing a male-dominated field (STEM, trades, software development, etc.)
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply41Lee Avenatti Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHeartland Healing Counseling & ConsultationThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lee Avenatti by supporting students with a history of time spent in group homes or foster care.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Background: Has spent time in a group home or foster care
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 01, 2022One Click Apply42Stand and Yell Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byJames McDowellThis scholarship will honor the book “Stand and Yell” by supporting students who are seeking higher education.- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Identity: Female, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click Apply43Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship
Funded bySikora DrakeThis scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.- Field of Study: STEM
- Identity: Female identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Nov 01, 2022One Click Apply44Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship - High School Award
Funded byVirtasant Inc.The Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship will support two high school students as a way to bridge the gap between opportunity and access in the tech industry.All students are eligible$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jan 16, 2023One Click Apply45Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship - College Award
Funded byVirtasant Inc.The Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship will support one college student as a way to bridge the gap between opportunity and access in the tech industry.All students are eligible$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
0 winnersDeadline:Jan 16, 2023One Click Apply46Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship
Funded byDavis familyThis scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in arts or media.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Major: Arts or Media
- Identity: LGBTQ+ community
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 28, 2023One Click Apply47Andrea M Taylor Future Doctors Scholarship
Funded byAjeenah CrittendonThis scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged African American students from disadvantaged communities who aspire to become doctors.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Financial Background: Low-income
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 28, 2023One Click Apply48Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship
Funded byThe Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 28, 2023One Click Apply49Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTimothy HunterThe Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Brandon by supporting college students pursuing post-secondary education in nursing fields.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate students
- Field of Study: Nursing
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 20, 2023One Click Apply50Hopke Foundation Scholarship
Funded byHopke - AricoThis scholarship aims to assist LGBTQIA+ students through financial aid so they have all of the resources and community support they need to flourish.- State: Michigan
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Education Level: High school senior
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Apr 18, 2024One Click Apply51VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship aims to support and empower the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders so they can find personal and professional fulfillment in addition to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 01, 2024One Click Apply52WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThe WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship will be awarded to one Bold.org member who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community and wants to change the world for the better.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 15, 2024One Click Apply53Maria Scholarship
Funded byZachary Tarantino-WoolsonThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria's hard work and determination by supporting parents who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Background: Parent
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Nov 30, 2024One Click Apply54Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMallori GirardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Coco by supporting young members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Background: Volunteering experience
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply55PRIDE in Education Award
Funded bySteven and Kelley WilliamsonThis scholarship will support a student who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- State: FL
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply56NE1 NE-Dream Scholarship
Funded byNE1 LLCThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by reducing the financial barriers to college.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
- Identity: BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply57Pool Family LGBT+ Scholarship
Funded byPool FamilyThis scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ students to reduce the stress that comes from a college or trade school education.- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Education Level: Undergraduate or Trade School
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 25, 2025One Click Apply58Gay's Den Scholar Award
Funded byTamra FitzgeraldThis scholarship seeks to encourage and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals so they can lead proud and successful lives.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: Florida
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 30, 2025One Click Apply59LGBTQ+ Wellness in Action Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship aims to support and empower LGBTQ+ students who exemplify the importance of self-care and well-being.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Background: Strives to maintain mental and physical health
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 29, 2025One Click Apply60
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