Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT students, allies or children of LGBT parents who have permanent residence in specific Illinois counties. Website: http://www.acornequalityfund.com/scholarships.html

Alexander Foundation Description: Variety of LBGTQA scholarships Website: http://www.thealexanderfoundation.org/

American Atheists Gay/Lesbian College Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for students who are atheists, awarded primarily based on activism. Website: http://www.atheists.org/youth_and_family/scholarship

American University GLBTA Resources Description: Variety of LBGTQA scholarships Website: http://www.american.edu/ocl/glbta/resources/info_scholarships.html

Amigas Latinas Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships to current LGBTQ high school seniors or college freshman who are of Latina heritage and have actively promoted understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people in their school and/or community. Website: http://www.amigaslatinas.org/programs.htm

APIQWTC Scholarship Description: Funds two $400 scholarships for Asian Pacific Islander lesbian, bisexual, or queer women or transgender individuals pursuing technical/professional training or higher education. Website: http://www.apiqwtc.org/

Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance Scholarship Funds Description: Funds scholarships for Arlington, VA public high school seniors who are active in their school's gay/straight alliance. Website: http://www.agla.org/scholarship.html

Armistead Maupin Creative Writing Fund Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for residents of Oregon, Washington or Idaho who have authored material based in large part on GLBT themes, regardless of the applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity, and are pursuing a liberal arts education beyond the secondary level. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation Description: Several grant optiopns availabile for lesbians Website: http://www.astraea.org

Aqua Foundation for Women Family of Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for residents of Broward or Miami Dade County who have a history of leadership in the LBT community and plan to be a LBT leader in the future. Website: http://www.aquafoundation.org/WCF/scholarship_how.asp

Audre Lorde Scholarship Awards Description: Funds scholarships for out lesbians or gay men of African descent making significant contributions to their communities. Website: http://www.zami.org/scholarship.htm

* Point Foundation does not endorse any of the scholarships on this list. The information is being provided as a courtesy and is not all inclusive. All deadlines, websites and funding opportunities are subject to change.

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Audria M Edwards Youth Scholarship Fund Description: GLBT adults and/or their children pursuing post-secondary education Website: http://www.peacockinthepark.org/

Augsburg College: Karen Neitge Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for Augsburg student based on academic achievement, need and volunteerism, specifically in the area of sexual orientation. Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/campNATLctivities/lgbtqia/neitge.html

Berklee College of Music Description: Fund provides support to Berklee students working to benefit the LGBT community at Berklee and beyond. Website: http://www.berklee.edu/glbtallies/default.html

Bill and Ann Sheperd Legal Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarships for third or fourth year law student with demonstrated intent to practice law and promote the rights of the GLBT community. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Bobby Griffith Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for Contra Costa County (CA) high school graduate who contributes to the community by improving the environment for GLBT youth. Website: http://www.horizonsfoundation.org/page/scholarships/griffith

Boots & Ray Reed Scholarship Description: Funds $1,000 scholarship for a GLBT or allied student who is an Arizona resident and plans to enroll at or currently attends a post-secondary educational institution. Website: http://www.pflagphoenix.org/education/Scholarship_Application_Packet_2009.pdf

Bridgewater’s Barney Frank Equality Scholarship Description: Finacial assisant for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally undergraduate or graduate student at BSC Website: http://www.thealexanderfoundation.org/

Butler University: Louis Tharp and James Bumgardner GLBT Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship to provide financial support for LGBTA Butler undergraduate students. Website: http://www.butler.edu/diversity/?pg=7014

California State Polytechnic University – Pomona: Pride Center Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for CSUP students based on leadership and activism in the LGBTQIA community. Website: http://www.dsa.csupomona.edu/pride/Dinner.asp

California State University – Fresno: Bulldog Pride Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarship for any entering, existing, or graduate Fresno State student demonstrating pride in the LGBT community. Website: http://www.bulldogpride.org/

California Teachers Association GLBT Safety in Schools Grants and Scholarships Description: Support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons. Website: http://www.cta.org/

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Capital Political Action Committee Description: Funds two $500 scholarships for students that have either graduated from a high school located in the Sacramento region or plan to attend college there. Applicants must have been active in the fight against Proposition 8 before the 2008 election. Website: www.cappac.net

Capital Univeristy Law School: Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship Description: The Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship provides financial assistance to law students interested in advancing the civil rights of LGBT Americans. Website: https://culsnet.law.capital.edu/financialaid/ackerman-gemettedescrip.asp

Chrysler Fund Reaching Out MBA Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships nationwide for LGBT first year students enrolled or planning to enroll in a two-year graduate business school program. Website: http://www.reachingoutmba.org/

City of College San Francisco: Tim Wolfred Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarship to CCSF student enrolled in a GLBT Studies class. Website: http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/Scholarships/

City of College San Francisco: Dan Allen Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for publicly-identified gay, lesbian, or bisexual CCSF student. Website: http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/Scholarships/

City University of New York: CUNY Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies Award Description: Funds scholarships available to students in the CUNY system. Website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/clags/awards.shtml

City University of New York: Margo Karle Scholarship Fund Description: Provides needs-based funds for woman attending CUNY with demonstrated commitment to social justice. Website: http://www.astraeafoundation.org/grants/grant-applications-and- deadlines/#margotkarlescholarship

COLAGE Lee Dubin Memorial Fund Description: Funds four $1,000 scholarships for post-secondary students who have one or more LGBTQ parent(s)/guardian(s) and have demonstrated ability and commitment to effecting change in the LGBTQ community and the community at large. Website: http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm

Colin Higgins Foundation, Youth Courage Awards Description: Funds scholarships for gay or lesbian student at College of Marin. Website: http://www.colinhiggins.org/courageawards/deadlines.cfm

College of Marin: Ned Tuck & Bill Peters Scholarship Description: Colin Higgins Foundation awards grants to youth activists ages 13 to 21 that have shown courage in fighting for LGBT human rights in their communities. To be considered for a grant, one must be nominated. Website: http://www.comf.org/scholarships/scholarships3.html

Colorado Pledge to Diverstity Legal Group Description: Various LGBT scholarships Website: http://www.davisputter.or/apply.html

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Committee on Lesbian & Gay History Description: Funds scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students who have written an outstanding work related to LGBTQ history. Website: http://www.clghistory.org/prizes.html

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Description: Active participation in struggels for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues. Website: http://www.cptd.org/Home.html

Dennis W. Cabaret Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for residents of Orange County, CA who have completed 1 full year of post-high school education and whose roots of activism are evident in the OC lesbian & gay community. Website: http://www.thecenteroc.org/Programs/Scholarships/

Deaf Queer Resource Center Description: Deaf LGBTIQ students out about sexual orientation/identity Website: http://www.deafqueer.org/communities/youth/scholarships/index.html

Dillenkofer Endowment Scholarship Description: Funds a four-year scholarship for GLBT students who are residents of Kansas or Missouri, have at least a 2.75 GPA and have made a difference through involvement in community and school activities. Website: http://www.dillenkoffer.org/

Dowers Family Scholarships Description: Funds two $750 scholarships for GLBT or allied students who are Arizona residents and plan to enroll at or currently attend a post-secondary educational institution. Website: http://www.pflagphoenix.org/education/Scholarship_Application_Packet_2009.pdf

Duke University: Carolinas Gay and Lesbian Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for gay or lesbian residents of North or South Carolina who attends Duke University and is involved in the community. Website: http://lgbt.studentaffairs.duke.edu/programs_services/programs/Scholarship/index.html

Eastern Michigan University: Stonewall Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad EMU student who has demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in promoting a positive gay/lesbian environment. Website: http://www.emich.edu/stonewall/

Emory University: Emory GALA Leadership Award Description: Funds $2500 scholarship for an undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership to positively impact the LGBTQ communities at Emory University. Website: http://www.emory.edu/CAMPUS_LIFE/LGBTOFFICE/scholarships.php

Emerson College: Rob Sands Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for a needy undergraduate student, with first preference to students who have demonstrated advocacy on and an affinity for LGBT causes. Website: http://www.emerson.edu/finaid/undergrad-restricted-scholarships.cfm eQuality Scholarship (Northern California) Description: Several available for HS seniors from northern and central California Website: http://www.glsen-sfeb.org/scholarship/index.htm

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Equity Foundation Description: 10 scholarships available Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Eychaner Foundation - Iowa Description: Matthew Shepard memorial for Iowa LGBT seniors Website: http://www.eychanerfoundation.org/scholarships/index.html

First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship Description: Provides $2,500 scholarships for LGBT and Allied high school seniors entering college who have demonstrated an effort to combat homophobia and are residents of Iowa. Website: http://www.ffbciowa.org/scholarship.htm

Forum Foundation Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for residents of Michigan or students attending accredited colleges or universities in Michigan who have demonstrated scholastic achievement or promise, financial need, and desirable qualities of character and leadership, with preference given to GLBT students. Website: http://www.theforumfoundation.org/scholarshipapp.htm

Fund for Lesbian and Gay Scholarships (FLAGS) Description: GLBT students involved in the community Website: http://www.washburn.edu/sobu/broach/flags.txt

Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarships Description: Funds scholarship for gay men who are either living in or have come from a rural area and plan to attend a post-secondary institution or a vocational program Website: http://www.gammamufoundation.org/grant_scholarships/scholarships.htm

Gay and Lesbian Administrators & Allies Description: Funds scholarships for Los Angeles students who have shown a commitment to the advancement of civil rights in the LGBT community. Website: http://galaaonline.org/scholarships.html

Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society Description: Funds a $1000 scholarship for LGBT students of Armenian decent who are actively involved in an organization that benefits the LGBT community and are attending a college or university in California. Website: http://www.galasla.org/

Gay Asian Pacific Alliance/George Choy Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT Asian & Pacific Islanders who are Bay Area residents entering their 1st or 2nd semester of higher education. Website: http://www.gapa.org/Scholarship/

Gay Lesbian Bisexual Ally Santa Barbara Scholarship Description: Provides financial aid to LGBT undergrad or grad students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Santa Barbara County (CA). Website: http://www.prideguide.net/glba/scholarships.htm

GLBT Scholarship Resources Description: Lists LGTBQI scholarships available Website: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Gene Moore Memorial Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships specifically for LGBT students who are active in the LGBT community and plan to attend or are current students at an institution of higher education. Website: http://www.pflagtucson.org/scholarships/

Gill Foundation Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for GLBT students with past involvement in GLBT issues who are attending Colorado colleges. For more information, contact your college's financial aid office or dean of students office. Website: http://www.gillfoundation.org/

Golden Gate University – School of Law: Michael Zamperini/W. Clay Burchell Scholarship Description: Sponsors scholarships for lesbian/gay students beginning their final fall semester at Golden Gate University School of Law. Website: http://www.ggu.edu/school_of_law/law_admissions_financial_aid/financial_aid/scholarships

Grand Valley State University: LGBT Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for an LGBT or ally GVSU student based in part on the student's support of LGBT students, issues and concerns. Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc/index.cfm?id=DDBAFF82-EE59-6D33-3804212E335F6713

Grand Valley State University: West Shore Aware Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for meritorious students at GVSU who are LGBT or to other students who have demonstrated visible positive support for issues important to the well being of the broader LGBT community. Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc/index.cfm?id=8A745F5D-C960-7EFC-1330A24A4E7CF797

Greater Seattle Business Association Scholarships Description: Washington State LGBTQA students Website: http://thegsbascholarship.org/apply.php

Gregori Jakovina Scholarship Description: Funds a needs-based scholarship for students pursuing an education in the arts who are GLBT and/or children of GLBT parents and residents of Oregon or Clark County, Washington. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

GSAFE Youth Scholarship Description: Funds four $1,000 scholarships for Wisconsin high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting respect for all, especially in a school setting, with an emphasis on LGBT issues. Website: http://www.gsaforsafeschools.org/students_gsa.html

Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT students entering higher education who have demonstrated service and commitment towards the LGBT community. Website: http://hamptonroadspride.net/scholarship_fund.shtml

Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for students who identify as LGBT, is from an LGBT household or family, or is an ally of the LGBT community and resides in Connecticut. Website: http://www.hglhc.org/

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Helen and Bob Brill Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT and allied Connecticut students who are involved in support, education and/or advocacy in their school or community and plan to attend or are already attending an institution of higher education. Website: http://www.pflaghartford.org/brill.html

Hofstra University: HU LGBT Activism Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for LGBT or Allied Hofstra student who has a demonstrable record or strong potential in support of LGBT activism. Website: http://www.hofstra.edu/academics/Colleges/HCLAS/LGBT/lgbt_scholarships.html

Hofstra University-School of Law: Hofstra School of Law Fellowship for LGBT Rights Description: Funds scholarships for incoming Hofstra School of Law students who have shown commitment to advancing the LGBT community. Website: http://law.hofstra.edu/JDAdmissions/FellowshipsAndScholarships/LGBT/

House of Blahnik Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for LGBT individuals of color who participate in the ballroom/house community and are enrolled or plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Website: http://www.houseofblahnik.org/

Human Rights Campaign Generation Equality Scholarships Description: Funds three non-renewable $2,000 scholarships for LGBT and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. Website: http://www.hrc.org/geneqscholarship

Imperial Court of All Alaska Scholarships Description: Funds scholarship for LGBT or allied students based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability, economic need and contributions to the gay and lesbian community. Website: http://www.imperialcourtalaska.org/aboutus_scholarship.htm

Indiana University: IU GLBTAA Academic Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for IU students who have improved the climate and atmosphere on their IU campus for GLBT students, faculty, staff, and/or alumni while also achieving their own academic and personal goals. Website: http://alumni.indiana.edu/glbtaa/regscholar.shtml

Indiana University: IU GLBTAA Emergency Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for current IU GLBT students who have lost or are facing the loss of financial support from their parents/family after disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity while attending IU. Website: http://alumni.indiana.edu/glbtaa/emergscholar.shtml

Indy Pride Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for students who have worked to make Indiana a better place for GLBT people. Website: http://indyprideinc.com/about/scholarship.htm

International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Description: IFGE awards numerous scholarships to transgender identified students in the helping professions through the collaborative Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund (TSELF) Application Deadline: January 10 Website: http://www.ifge.org/

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Iowa State University: Small Victories Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for ISU students who demonstrate leadership and involvement in the LGBT community at ISU. Website: http://www.dso.iastate.edu/lgbtss/events/smallvic/

Jean Paul Ohadi Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for gay or lesbian youth 17 or older, residing in Illinois at time of application. Emal: [email protected]

Jeremy D. Protas LGBT Patent Law Scholarship Description: This scholarship awards $1000 to a well-qualified LGBT candidate interested in pursuing a career in patent law. Applicants must be a second-year law student (or third year part time) and be eligible to take the patent bar exam. Website: http://jeremy.protas.org/scholarship/

Jerry Curl Memorial Scholarships Description: Funds two $1000 scholarships specifically for gay males who are active in the LGBT community and plan to attend or are current students at an institution of higher education. Website: http://www.pflagtucson.org/scholarships/

Jim Grove Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds $1,000 scholarship for a GLBT or allied student who is an Arizona resident and plans to enroll at or currently attends a post-secondary educational institution. Website: http://www.pflagphoenix.org/education/Scholarship_Application_Packet_2009.pdf

Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship Award Description: Funds scholarships for students who are current members of a United Methodist Church in the Nebraska Annual Conference. Website: http://www.umaffirm.org/cornet/jcschol.html

Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: Funds $1000 scholarships for students pursuing higher education based on their involvement and leadership in promoting equality for LGBT people in their schools and communities, and their commitment and concrete plans for promoting equality in Maine. Website: http://www.foundation.equalitymaine.org/about-us/the-joel-abromson-memorial-scholarship- fund

Joseph Towner Fund for Gay and Lesbian Families Description: Funds scholarships for post secondary student 25 or under with at least one gay or lesbian parent who resides in one of 9 Bay Area counties. Website: http://www.horizonsfoundation.org/page/scholarships/josephtowner

Just a TAD Scholarship Description: Funds a minimum of three $1000 dollar scholarships to help finance postsecondary education for members of the Baltimore/Washington and DC Metro Region who have proven leadership and involvement in LGBT activism. Website: http://www.targetingadream.org/lgbtscholarship.html

Just Out Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarship for a GLBT student or the child of a GLBT parent who is a resident of either Oregon or southwest Washington and is pursuing education beyond the secondary level. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

KarMel Scholarship Description: Various LGBT scholarships Website: http://www.karenandmelody.com/KarMelScholarship.html

Kaiser Permanente Nursing Student Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for nursing student who has promoted understanding of and equality for the LGBT community. Website: http://www.equalityscholarship.org/

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Pride Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for a GLBT student or the child of a GLBT parent who is a resident of either northwest Oregon or southwest Washington and is pursuing a healthcare related educational program beyond the secondary level. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize Competition Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad student who writes a scholarly anthropological paper/study on a LGBT topic. Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~dlrh/solga/prizes/Payne/PayneMain.html

Kentucky Fairness Alliance Foundation Scholarships Description: Each year, the KFA Foundation awards three $1,500 scholarships to outstanding Kentucky LGBT undergraduate or graduate students based on social and financial need, scholastic aptitude and leadership potential. Website: http://www.kentuckyfairness.org/

Lambda Foundation Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad student attending college in one of 14 Pennsylvania or 6 West Virginia counties. Website: http://www.lambda-pgh.org/scholarships.html

Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men Description: Funds scholarships for gay men who reside in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia counties or are attending a school within those counties. Website: http://www.breadrosesfund.org/index.cfm?organization_id=75§ion_id=1102&page_id=4519

LEAGUE Foundation Academic Scholarships Description: LGBT students who are involved in community service Website: http://www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

LEAGUE Foundation Matthew Shepard Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for a student who demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and understanding in the community. Website: http://www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/shepard.cfm

Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund Description: Children of LGBT parents Website: http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm

LGBT Health Education and Research Trust Description: avail to “out” LGBT students pursuing advanced (Masters level or higher) degrees in the health professions. Website: http://www.lgbtheart.org/Scholarship_info.html

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

LGBT Physician Assistant Student Leadership Award Description: Two $1000 grants to support the development of future LGBT Physician Assistant (PA) leaders. These grants are awarded to openly LGBT PA students who are committed to LGBT healthcare equality. Website: http://www.lbgtpa.org/students/lbgpa_scholarship.html

Lesbian and Gay Lawyer Association: Donald L. Snow Scholarship Description: LGBT or have demonstrated commitment to the LGBT community while enrolled in law school in Los Angeles or Orange County Website: http://www.lgla.net/student-center/

Limp Wrist Scholarship/Poetry Contest Description: Funds scholarship for a LGBT high school Junior or Senior who submits a short poem. Website: http://dbrookshire.blogspot.com/2008/10/update-limp-wrist-scholarshippoetry.html

LiveOutLoud Website Description: NY/CT/NJ LGBT & allies "living out loud"/supporting the LGBT community Website: http://www.liveoutloud.info/08-scholarship.html#2

Los Angeles Frontrunners LGBT Atheletic Scholarship Description: Funds $1000 scholarships for one male and one female LGBT athlete. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate and have demonstrated involvement in LGBT community activities and/or organizations. Website: http://www.lafrontrunners.com/scholarship.html

Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award (psychology) Description: Graduate research into psychology issues relevant to GLB orientation/identity Website: http://www.apadivision44.org/honors/malyon-smith.php

Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund Description: SF State Univ. Stanford or UC Berkeley LGBT students Website: http://www.mlscholarships.org/application.html

Messenger-Anderson Scholarship and Internship Program for GLBT Journalism Students Description: GLBT pursuing journalism/communications Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/interns_and_fellows

Metropolitan State College of Dener: Metropolitan State College of Denver Gill Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for first year student at Metro State who commits to 30 hours of service to LGBT community each semester. Website: http://www.mscd.edu/~glbtss/resources/scholarships.htm

Metropolitan State University: MSU GLBT & Allies Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for MSU students showing activism & leadership in the GLBT community at Metropolitan State University and/or the larger community. Call: 651.793.1544

Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition Description: Writing competition open to all students attending an ABA-accredited law school. Applicants must submit a paper on a cutting edge legal issue affecting the LGBTI community. Website: http://www.lgbtbar.org/competition.html

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Michigan State UniversityL GLFSA Scholarship Committee Description: Funds scholarships for MSU students who have contributed to the LGBT community. Website: http://lbgtrc.msu.edu/scholarships.htm

Minnesota Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Educational Fund Links to other GLBT Scholarships Description: Lists multiple scholarships avail across US by state Website: http://scc.net/~t-bonham/EDLINKS.HTM#Link-Students

National Gay Pilot Association Scholarship Description: Aviation career as a professional pilot. Website: http://www.ngpa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=189069&module_id=23832

National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Description: Excellence in Journalism Awards. Website: http://www.nlgja.org/

National Women's Studies Association Student Resources Description: Graduate students, Master/Ph.D. in lesbian studies. Website: http://www.nwsa.org/students/scholarships/index.php

National Women's Studies Association Lesbian Caucus Description: Graduate students, Master/Ph.D. in lesbian studies. Website: http://www.nwsa.org/students/scholarships/lcguide.php

Neil and Tim Griffin Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarships for Charlotte-area LGBT students. Website: http://www.timeoutyouth.org/?page_id=23

Nicole Murray Ramirez LGBT Student Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT students who have been accepted to or are matriculating at a post-secondary college, university or vocational institution within the State of California. Website: http://www.thecentersd.org/lgbtstudentscholarship.php

Nike Youth Career Forum Scholarship Fund Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for GLBT or Allied students who are Oregon or southwest Washington residents, participated in a secondary school's Gay-Straight Alliance and are pursuing education beyond the secondary level. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

North Texas - Mary Finley Scholarship Description: New/transfer/continuing undergraduate LGBT student at UNT Website: http://www.unt.edu/ally/resources/scholarships/application.pdf

Northern Michigan University: ALLIES Scholarship for Student Leadership Development Description: Funds scholarships for NMU student who has demonstrated leadership in or service to the GLBT community at NMU. Website: http://myweb.nmu.edu/~allies/

Nova Southeastern University: A. Gordon Rose Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for CPS graduate psychology student committed to research and professional work to increase self and community acceptance for gay people. Website: http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/scholarships/institutional.html#cps

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Ohio State University: Eric Kohring – PFLAG Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for OSU student who has made contributions to the LGBT community through leadership, service, volunteering or research. Website: http://www.osuglbt.org/scholarship.html

Ohio State University: GLBT Alumni Society Description: Funds scholarships, some needs-based, for current OSU undergrad students. Website: http://www.osuglbt.org/scholarship.html

Ohio State University: Mark Moffett Jr. Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for OSU student who has made contributions to the LGBT community through leadership, service, and volunteering and is majoring in music. Website: http://www.osuglbt.org/scholarship.html

Orange County Imperial Court Harvey Milk Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for Orange County residents attending an area college, university or trade school. Website: http://orangecountyimperialcourt.org/Scholarship.htm

Orchard-Hoyman Scholarship Fund Description: Funds a needs-based scholarship for a GLBT student aged 20 or younger who is a resident of Lane County, Oregon and is pursuing a post-secondary education. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

OutFront Keeping the Promise Scholarship Description: Funds a scholarship for transgender students who are Philadelphia residents either attending an accredited college/university or an approved trade/technical school located in the city of Philadelphia. Website: http://www.dvlf.org/newsite/content.cfm?PageID=22

Pat Hoban Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for lesbian identified Georgia residents who have demonstrated a commitment to the welfare of the lesbian community. Website: http://www.fourthtuesday.org/scholarship.html

Peggy Rudd Transgender Scholarship Description: Available for transgender individuals and will be based on a combination of achievement in the areas of academic excellence, leadership, and extra-curricular activities, and on financial need Website: http://htuc.org/?page_id=16

Pennsylvania State University: Barry H. Marshal Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for students enrolled or planning to enroll at PSU who advocate for or contribute to the LGBT community. Website: http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/b_m_scholarship.shtml

Pennsylvania State University: Bruce Miller and Dean LaVigne Trustee Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarship for students enrolled or planning to enroll at PSU who have demonstrated an interest in advocating for or contributing to the LGBT community. Website: http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/m_l_scholarship.shtml

Additional LGBT Scholarships*

Pennsylvania State University: PSU Lambda Alumni Outstanding Student Award Description: Funds scholarship to honor and recognize contributions to the LGBT community by PSU undergraduate or graduate student. Website: http://www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt/lambda_award.shtml

Perceptions Saginaw Valley Scholarship Description: The scholarship will be awarded to a Michigan resident who has demonstrated a passion for promoting mutual respect and acceptance across borders of race, religion, sexual orientation,gender identity and gender expression. Website: http://www.saginawfoundation.org/grants_and_scholarships/scholarships/listing.php?sid=138

Permanente Medical Group Medical Student Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for medical student who has promoted understanding of and equality for the LGBT community. Website: http://www.equalityscholarship.org/

PFLAG Locals Scholarships Description: Available by state/area/region Website: http://community.pflag.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=375&srcid=618

PFLAG National Scholarships Description: GLBTA graduating seniors with service to community Website: http://community.pflag.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=374&srcid=375

Pfund Foundation Description: Funds scholarships for resident of Minnesota or student attending a qualified Minnesota school who is GLBT or from a GLBT family. Website: http://www.pfundonline.org/scholarships.html

Portland Area Business Association Scholarship Description: Funds a needs-based scholarship for a GLBT student or the child of a GLBT parent who is a resident of either Oregon or Clark County, Washington and is pursuing education beyond the secondary level. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Pride Foundation (Pacific Northwest) Description: More than 40 scholarships available to LGBTQA students in the Pacific Northwest Website: http://www.pridefoundation.org/programs_scholarships_main.php

Pride GLV Rainbow Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for GLBTI and allied students attending an accredited institution who reside in one of 9 PA counties. Website: http://www.prideglv.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=141

Pride Law Fund Fellowships Description: Funds scholarships nationwide for law students working under the supervision of an attorney at a 501c(3) tax exempt non-profit organization anywhere in the country. Website: http://www.pridelawfund.org/fellowships

Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarships for GLBT students or children of GLBT parents who reside in the Quad- county area of Portland, OR and Clark County, WA. Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

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Project 10 Models of Excellence Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for Southern California students who have shown a commitment to the advancement of civil rights in the LGBT community. Website: http://www.project10.org/index.html

QLaw Public Interest Summer Grant Program Description: Funds grants to law students seeking summer internships promoting LGBT rights or the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Preference given to those attending law school in or seeking scholarships in Washington State. Website: http://www.q-law.org/Default.aspx?pageId=167804

Queer Asian & Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship Fund Description: LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander living in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties Website: http://www.apiwellness.org/youth.html

Queer Foundation Scholarships for Queer Theory Scholars Description: LGBTQA HS students, winners of annual essay contest promoting queer studies to improve the educational situation of queer youth. Website: http://queerfoundation.org/documents/queerscholarsapplication.rtf

Rainbow Business and Professional Association Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for residents of Maine or those attending college in Maine who have fostered diversity. Website: http://rbpa.org/rbpa_scholarship_fund/

Rice University: Rice Gay and Lesbian Alumni Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad student at Rice who has served the gay and lesbian community at Rice and the larger Houston community. Website: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~stact/galascholarship.htm

ROMSY College Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for self-identified GLBTQ youth 21 or younger who are residents of Virginia or attending post-secondary school in Virginia and have demonstrated a contribution to the GLBT community. Website: http://www.rosmy.org/

Roy Scrivner Research Grants (Graduate students) Description: For empirical research from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences on any topic related to lesbian, gay, or bisexual issues. Website: www.hookerprograms.org

Sacramento County LGBT Caucus Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for LGBT student or child of a member of the LGBT community who is a graduating high school senior, resident of Sacramento County and has been accepted to a 2 or 4-year institution of higher education. Email: [email protected]

Safe Schools Coalition Description: Offers a variety of LBGTQA scholarships Website: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-scholarships.html

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Samara Foundation Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for residents of Vermont who demonstrate a dedication to the interests of the GLBTQ community. Website: http://www.samarafoundation.org/programs_sub02a.html

San Antonio College: Gilverto Bundrant Scholarship Description: This scholarship was created in the respect and memory of Gilverto Bundrant who died from HIV/AIDS. This scholarship is open to members who participate in the Gay and Lesbian Association and show great dedication in Generosity, Activism, Leadership and Academics. Email: [email protected]

San Diego State University Description: Funds scholarships for SDSU students who are members of the LGBT Student Union. Website: http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/scholarship/index.html

San Jose State University: Wiggsy Siverstsen Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships to SJSU students who have demonstrated a commitment to making the University a more open environment for LGBT students. Email: [email protected]

Sapphire Fund for Philadelphia GLBT Youth Description: LGBTQ students in Philadelphia area Website: http://www.sapphirefund.org/scholarship.php

Seacoast Outright Scholarships Description: Funds scholarships for Portsmouth, NH area youth who have participated in Seacoast Outright (GLBT advocacy group) programming and are pursuing post-secondary education. Website: http://www.seacoastoutright.org/

Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for LGBT-identified students who attend a Philadelphia area law school. Applicants must hold full-time status in their second or third year. Website: http://www.dvlf.org/newsite/content.cfm?PageID=22

Seattle University-School of Law: SU OUTLaws Civil Rights Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships to Seattle University School of Law 1L's, 2L's and applicants for admission who are actively committed to and engaged in public interest law that benefits the LGBT community. Website: http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Office_and_Administration/Student_Financial_Services/Financial_Aid_Progra ms/Scholarships/Outlaws_Civil_Rights_Scholarship.xml

Skadden Fellowship Foundation (Law) Description: Two-year fellowship support for 2009 law school graduates and outgoing judicial law clerks working in public interest Website: http://www.skaddenfellowships.org/sitecontent.cfm?page=application

Southern California Lambda Medical Association Description: Funds scholarships for GLB members of SCLMA attending medical school in southern California. Website: http://www.sclma.org/scholarship/

Stonewall Community Foundation Scholarships

Additional LGBT Scholarships* Description: Various LGBT scholarships Website: http://www.stonewallfoundation.org/grantprograms_scholarships.php?Section=Scholarships&lid=2

Tang Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based $15,000 scholarship for post-secondary GLBT student of Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry who graduated from high school in one of nine Bay Area counties. Website: http://www.sbqa.com/TangScholarshipApplication2009.pdf

Team DC Student – Athelete Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for a self-identified LGBT student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community. Website: http://www.teamdc.org/scholarship.html

Tom Steel Post-Graduate Fellowship Description: Funds scholarships for public interest law projects for law students eligible to graduate in the spring or lawyers who are within 3 years of graduating from law school. Website: http://www.pridelawfund.org/fellowships/steel.html

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship Description: Lesbian-identified graduating high schools seniors who plan on attending a recognized college or university in the US and already matriculated college students in any year of study, including graduate school. Website: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-scholarships.html

Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund for Transgender Identified Students in the Helping and Caring Professions Description: Transgender identified students in helping/caring professions Website: http://www.tself.org/

Truman State University: TSU Foundation Gay and Lesbian Student Scholarship Description: Funds scholarship for Truman State University student who has demonstrated leadership or service to the LGBT community. Website: https://secure.truman.edu/isupport-s/masterareas.asp?listArea=6#175

Uncommon Legacy Foundation Scholarships Description: Financial based scholarships for full-time undergraduate/graduate lesbians Website: http://www.nyu.edu/pages/gsas/files/legacy

University of Akron: Harold Sylvester Memorial Description: Funds scholarships to students participating in University of Akron organizations for GLBT students. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Website: http://www.uakron.edu/development/ef3f.php

University of Alabama: Elliot Jones Scholarship for GLBT Activism Description: Funds scholarships for University of Alabama grad or undergrad students who demonstrate commitment to and support for GLBT students on campus. Website: http://bama.ua.edu/~qsa/scholarship.htm

University of Arts: UArts Justin Eng Scholarship Description: Funds $2500 scholarship for students at the University of the Arts pursuing a degree in music performance, music education, theatre arts, or jazz studies who support the LGBTI community. Website: http://www.dvlf.org/newsite/content.cfm?PageID=22

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University of Arts: UArts Robert Posner Scholarship Description: Funds $1500 scholarship for students who major in the visual arts or plan to pursue a career in the visual arts and support the LGBTI community. Website: http://www.dvlf.org/newsite/content.cfm?PageID=22

University of California – Berkeley: Arcus Endowment Description: Biennially funds a scholar-in-residence to teach a graduate seminar and present a lecture on topics which explore sexuality, sexual orientation, and the role of LGBTQ communities in the development of architecture and built environments. Website: http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/alumni/giving/cedcampaign/endowedchairs/arcus

University of California – Berkeley: Cal Alumni Pride Leadership Scholarship Description: Funds four $1,500 scholarships for continuing UC Berkeley students who have demonstrated leadership in the LGBT community and have a strong record of academic excellence, volunteerism and achievement. Website: http://www.calalumnipride.org/

University of California – Berkeley: Mark Bingham Leadership Fund Description: Provides needs-based scholarship funds for a UC Berkeley student. Website: http://www.calfund.org/8/giving_bingham.php

University of California – Irvine: Bruce Wade Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for grad and undergrad UC Irvine students who contribute to improving the campus environment for LGBT students. Website: http://www.lgbtrc.uci.edu/programs/scholarships/brucewade.html

University of California – Los Angeles: Edward Scott Morrison Scholarship Description: Full-time undergraduate students who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Preference to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and have shown a commitment to community service. Website: http://scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/DUE/pdf/morrison.pdf

University of California – Los Angeles: UCLA Lambda Alumni Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for UCLA students who demonstrate service to the LGBT community. Website: http://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/alumni1.html

University of California – Riverside: Kalyn Smith – Tranquil’son Memorial Fund Description: Funds emergency scholarships for UCR students who have funding cut off by parents due to sexual orientation/gender identity. Website: http://out.ucr.edu/campus/scholarship.htm

University of California – San Diego: UCSD LGBT Undergraduate Scholarship Program Description: Funds scholarships for GLBT and allied undergraduate UCSD students. Website: http://lgbt.ucsd.edu/resources.shtml

Univeristy of Chicago: James C. Hormel Dissertation Fellowships in Lesbian and Gay Studies Description: Funds scholarships for University of Chicago Ph.D. students who are writing dissertations in lesbian, gay, and queer studies. Website: http://genderstudies.uchicago.edu/lgsp/fellowships_grants.shtml

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Univeristy of Chicago-School of Law: Stonewall Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for University of Chicago Law School student who is likely to use his/her legal education toward the advancement of gay and lesbian rights. Website: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/financial/stonewall.html

University of Colorado – Boulder: CU Boulder GLBT Scholarship Fund Description: Funds a scholarship for undergraduates who have a record of service in making CU Boulder a more hospitable place for GLBT people. Website: http://www.colorado.edu/glbtrc/scholarship/

University of Colorado – Boulder: Joel Roger Wayne Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for GLBT undergrad student at CU Boulder seeking a degree in a Human Services field. Website: http://www.colorado.edu/glbtrc/scholarship/

University of Colorado – Boulder: Karen Raforth Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad CU Boulder students who demonstrate commitment to and support for LBGT students on campus and in the community. Website: http://www.colorado.edu/glbtrc/scholarship/

University of Colorado – Boulder: LGBT Alumni Association Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for undergrad or grad CU Boulder students who demonstrate commitment to and support for LBGT students at CUB and in the community. Website: http://www.colorado.edu/glbtrc/scholarship/

University of Colorado – Boulder: Positive Futures Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for CU Boulder students whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Website: http://www.colorado.edu/glbtrc/scholarship/

University of Illinois-Chicago: Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of LGBT Concerns Description: Funds scholarships for graduate or undergraduate student at UIC who promotes a positive identity for LGBT students. Website: http://tigger.uic.edu/orgs/scholar/awards.htm

University of Louisville: Ken Terrill Memorial Award Description: Funds scholarships for University of Louisville undergrad who has demonstrated leadership in or service to the GLBT community on campus and the greater Louisville metro area. Website: http://louisville.edu/a-s/students/scholarships/

University of Maryland: Rodler-Wood Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for full-time University of Maryland students with demonstrated interest and academic excellence in the field of LGBT studies. Website: http://lgbts.umd.edu/partner.html

University of Maryland: UMD LGBT Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarships for University of Maryland student who has promoted civil rights by working to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Website: http://www.president.umd.edu/PCLGBTI/aboutus/scholarship.html

University of Michigan: GALAS Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for grad. or undergrad. student at any U of MI campus who demonstrates leadership, support and involvement benefitting LGBT community. Website: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/scholfind.asp

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University of Minnesota: UMN GLBT Studies Award Description: Funds scholarships for UMN students who submit papers or projects in one of 5 different subjects. Website: http://www.glbta.umn.edu/schochet/awards/

University of Minnesota-Duluth: Cruden-Riggs Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for UMD students who have made supportive contributions to LGBT people and issues. Website: http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/glbt/first%20glbts%20website/crudenriggsapplication.htm

University of New Hampshire: Kidder Fund Award Description: Funds scholarships for UNH student who through scholarship, leadership or other outstanding effort fosters greater understanding concerning sexual orientation and gender identity in the UNH community. Website: http://www.unh.edu/glbt/awards.htm

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill: Pine Tree Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for UNC Chapel Hill student who self-identifies as gay/lesbian or is interested in pursuing gay/lesbian studies.. Website: http://www.unh.edu/glbt/awards.htm

University of North Carolina-Wilmington: Boseman-TenHuisen Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for UNCW students who are members of B-GLAD. Website: http://www.uncw.edu/pls/undergrad-scholarships.htm

University of Puget Sound: PS LGBT Leadership Scholarship Fund Description: Funds scholarship for a University of Puget Sound student who has demonstrated leadership and involvement in LGBT activities at UPS and in the surrounding community. Website: http://www2.ups.edu/dsa/lgbt/scholarship.htm

Univeristy of Southern California Lambda Alumni Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for USC students showing academic excellence and service to the LGBT community, regardless of their sexual orientation. Website: http://alumni.usc.edu/lambda/

Univeristy of Southern Florida: USF Alumni Association LGBT Scholarship Description: Funds $1,000 needs-based scholarship for USF student who has demonstrated academic achievement and contributed to the climate for all students, including those with a different sexual orientation. Website: http://multicultural.usf.edu/cisogi/lgbtatusf.asp#scholar

Univeristy of North Texas: GLBTA Scholarship in Honor of Mary Finley and Dan Emenheiser Description: Funds scholarships for LGBTA UNT students who have demonstrated interest in promoting diversity. Website: http://ally.unt.edu/content/glbta-scholarship

Univeristy of the Pacific: Jeffrey K Poile Gay & Lesbian Civil Rights Endowed Scholarship Description: Interest in civil rights law as it relates to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; at least a second year student; demonstrated academic ability; financial need. Website: http://www.meritaid.com/page/meritAid/programDetail.jsp?id=120883&program=151348

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University of Wisconsin-Madison: UW-M GLBTAC Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for undergrad UW-Madison students who demonstrate commitment to the LGBT community. Website: http://www.uwalumni.com/home/chaptersandaffiliates/Affiliates/glbtac/glbtac_homepage.aspx

Utah State University: USU Scholarship for LGBT Students Description: Funds scholarships for full-time undergrad or grad USU students who are LGBT or supportive and actively engaged in service to the LGBT community. Website: http://www.usu.edu/glbta/

Wayne F. Placek Grants Description: Funds various grants nationwide for graduate, pre- and post-doctoral scientific research on issues of concern for lesbians, gay men & bisexuals. Website: http://www.apa.org/apf/placek.html

Wayne State University: Michael P. LaGatella Memorial Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarship to promote a positive gay/lesbian identity, to encourage continued academic progress and to assist in financing higher education for gay/lesbian or other supportive individuals attending WSU. Website: http://www.scholarships.wayne.edu/scholarships.php

Wanda Alston and Christopher Salazar Scholarships Description: Open to all people at any educational level and under the age of 25. Eligibility is restricted to those residing in the District of Columbia Metropolitan area. Website: http://youthpridedc.org/scholarship.html

Weber State University: WSU Matthew Shepard Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarship for WSU student (sophomore or beyond) who openly supports GLB individuals. Website: http://organizations.weber.edu/matthewshepard/

West Virginia University: COSO Advocacy Award Description: Funds scholarships for WVU students, faculty or staff who have been or are involved in improving the social climate for GLBT people at WVU. Website: http://www.wvu.edu/~socjust/COSO/projects.htm

White Rose Scholarship Description: Funds needs-based scholarships for post-secondary student who has resided in Colorado for previous year and has participated in the LGBT community. Website: http://www.denvercourt.org/whiterose/whiterose.htm

William R. Johnson Scholarship Description: Funds scholarships for LGBT United Church of Christ seminarians. Website: http://www.ucc.org/ministers/ucc-scholarships-for.html

Wood Scholarship Endowment for the Arts Description: Funds scholarship for a student pursuing higher education in music or the arts who has been a client of One-in-Teen. Website: http://www.one-in-teen.org/programs.htm

ZAMI Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund Description: Lesbians of African descent making significant contributions to lesbian community. Website: http://www.zami.org/application.html