Applicant must have successfully completed a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited college or university. Must have maintained a (GPA) of 3.0 for the entirety of college/university enrollment Must be a declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBT inclusion and visibility. Students must be eligible for fall term registration and must not be under disciplinary sanction.

Open to first-year law students who have enrolled into a law school in the state of California. Must be a minority which historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Demonstrate financial need. Commitment to community. Leadership potential. Two letters of recommendation. If enrolling in online law school, students must be California residents.

Open to diverse law students.

Open to high school students who have made a major contribution to their community and/or high school. Previously, awards were given to students who started Gay/Straight Alliances.

Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity in the community. Must be enrolled full-time in an ABA accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2013 at the time of application. Must not be the recipient of a diversity award from another law firm paid between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012. In order to receive the fellowship, an applicant must participate in and complete the Firm's Summer Associate Program following the applicant's 2L year.

For self-identified deaf lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex college-bound youth who have showed commitment to social change. Must be deaf or hard of hearing, identify and be out as a LGBTIQ youth, be under 25 years old, currently enrolled in high school or college, a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

1. Be gay/lesbian/bi/trans or the child of a gay/lesbian/bi/trans parent(s).2. Be a resident of the Portland Quad-County area or Clark County, Washington for at least one year prior to submitting an application.3. Be pursuing his/her education beyond the secondary level in one or more of the following areas:College/university; trade/vocational; or the arts. 4. Be in demonstrated need of financial assistance.5. Be accepted for enrollment, or enrolled in an accredited educational program beyond the secondary level which has an established non-discrimination policy that includes sexual and gender minority groups.6. Evidence the potential to successfully complete his/her selected program of study.7. Not be an employee or board member of Equity Foundation.

Must be enrolled as a student for the 2011-2012 academic year at an ABA-accredited law school. Must be eligible to sit for the Patent Bar Exam (See Eligibility Requirements) Must be interested in pursuing a career in patent law (patent litigation or prosecution) The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong academic achievement throughout his/her academic career.

LGBT student athletes looking to continue their education while pursuing athletics.

In order to be eligible for the Whirlpool Technical Diversity Scholarship, the following requirements must be met: Enrolled/registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the current academic year at either Michigan State University or Purdue University in any of the following technical fields: o Material Science o Engineering + Chemical + Computer + Electrical + Industrial + Manufacturing + Mechanical + Software * An academic high-achiever (cumulative 2.8 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.) If you are in your first year of your master's degree program you can put your final undergrad GPA. * A US citizen or visa-holding Permanent Resident * A member of one of the following Engineering Organizations: o American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) o INROADS o National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) o National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) o National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) o Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) o Society of Women Engineers (SWE) * All applicants will need to be available September 30 ' October 1, 2011 for the second round of the application process at Whirlpool Corporation's global headquarters.