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Scholarships & Educational Resources

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THE POINT FOUNDATION

The Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic leadership potential - despite the obstacles often put before them - to make a significant impact on society.

Point Foundation Website


COLIN HIGGINS COURAGE AWARD

The Colin Higgins Youth Courage Awards are bestowed each year to acknowledge remarkable young people who refuse to be silenced by societal norms and demonstrate profound courage in the face of hardship, intolerance, and bigotry based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Colin Higgins Award Website


OUT TO INNOVATE

Out to Innovate Scholarships are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers.

Out to Innovate Website


THE ASSOCIATION OF LGBTQ JOURNALISTS

Scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate a commitment to providing fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ community.

The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Website


PRISM FOUNDATION

The Prism Foundation provides scholarships to empower outstanding students who are making a positive impact on the Asian & Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Prism Foundation Website


LGBTQ+ STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

A list of scholarships, fellowships and grants for LGBTQ+ and allied students at both the undergraduate and graduate-level.

Scholarship Database Website


SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE: SCHOLARSHIPS & RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS

The team behind EduMed wants to actively support LGBTQIA+ college students in affording an education. There are plenty of scholarships out there to help make this possible, but it can be difficult for students to know where to find and how to win them -- which is where EduMed comes in.

They have created a guide on their website that connects LGBTQIA+ college students to 40 scholarships specifically available to help them pay for college, followed by advice for the top 10 things they can do to increase their chances of winning one.

Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQ+ Students


NUTRITION & WELLNESS’ ANNUAL LGBTQ+ VITALITY SCHOLARSHIP

• Eligibility: All LGBTQ+ identifying high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply.

• Amount: $500

Click here for additional information

• Link to apply: https://www.vnutritionandwellness.com/best-online-nutritionists/#scholarship


CAMPUS PRIDE

A national organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT students.

Campus Pride Website


National Rainbow College Fund

Empowering California LGBT+ students to pursue their ambitions for higher education. The first scholarship that supports LGBTQ+ students exclusively- whether they are “out” or not.

Scholarship Program | National Rainbow College Fund

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