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/
* 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*
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-anddeadlines/#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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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/
* 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*
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/
* 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*
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: contact@pflagchicago.com
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-scholarshipfund
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
* 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*
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&section_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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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 Quadcounty area of Portland, OR and Clark County, WA.
Website: http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships.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*
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: rayag@saccounty.net
Safe Schools Coalition
Description: Offers a variety of LBGTQA scholarships
Website: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-scholarships.html
* 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*
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: ajohnson235@mail.accd.edu
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: Blanca.Escoto@sjsu.edu
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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*
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
* 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.