LGBTQ+ Community Scholarship Opportunities

Certainly! There are several scholarship opportunities available for members of the LGBTQ+ community to support their education. Here are some resources and organizations that offer LGBTQ+ scholarships:

1. Point Foundation Scholarships:
   • The Point Foundation provides scholarships for LGBTQ+ students, including those who face significant obstacles to completing their education.
2. PFLAG National Scholarship Program:
   • Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) offer scholarships to LGBTQ+ students, as well as allies, who have shown support for the LGBTQ+ community.
3. The Trevor Project Youth Innovator Scholarship:
   • The Trevor Project offers scholarships to young LGBTQ+ leaders who have made a significant impact on their community in the fields of activism, advocacy, or service.
4. eQuality Scholarship Collaborative:
   • This collaborative provides scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the LGBTQ+ community.
5. Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship:
   • Live Out Loud awards scholarships to LGBTQ+ students who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to making a positive impact in their community.
6. LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship Program:
   • The LEAGUE Foundation offers scholarships to LGBTQ+ high school seniors entering post-secondary education.
7. Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarships:
   • Gamma Mu Foundation provides scholarships to gay men who are pursuing higher education degrees.
8. National LGBTQ Task Force – Audre Lorde Scholarship:
   • This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of African-American lesbian feminist poet and activist Audre Lorde and supports LGBTQ+ students of color.
9. Colin Higgins Foundation Youth Courage Awards:
   • The Colin Higgins Foundation recognizes LGBTQ+ youth activists who have faced adversity and continue to make a difference in their communities.
10. GLAAD Rising Stars Grants:
    • GLAAD offers grants to LGBTQ+ students who have shown a commitment to enhancing LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance.

Make sure to check the specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines for each scholarship opportunity. Additionally, local LGBTQ+ organizations and community centers may also offer scholarships, so it’s worth exploring resources in your specific area.