M.R. Brooks Scholarship
In today’s society, inclusion is the key to equality and representation is the key to inclusion.
Education can be a vital tool when it comes to increasing the representation of marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ single parents face an even greater challenge as they navigate higher education while also bearing the responsibilities of raising children on their own.
This scholarship seeks to make higher education more accessible for LGBTQ+ single parents or the children of LGBTQ+ single parents.
Any LGBTQ+ high school or undergraduate student who is a single parent, or the child of a single parent who is in the LGBTQ+ community may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, submit a video (3 min. max) telling us about your experience as a single parent, or your experience being the child of a single parent that is in the LGBTQ+ community, and how you plan to use your education to make an impact on the world.
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The application deadline is Jun 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 31, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 31, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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