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First 10 LGBT scholarships:

Amount:
$500
Awards:
2
Deadline:
June 15
The scholarships can be used by current college or vocational students or by high school students entering college the upcoming year. Additionally, full-time graduate and law school students are eligible for the scholarships. Applicants for all awards must be atheists and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (in academic subjects) or better. Applicants are judged based on their actions as atheists and activists. Applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply. You do not have to be a member of American Atheists to apply for a scholarship, but you do have to be a member to accept a scholarship if you win. All applicants are offered a free one-year membership to American Atheists.
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
6
Deadline:
June 23
Six $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors (ONLY) of color (African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist, freethinker and/or secular. Students who are (or have been) in foster care, homeless, undocumented, disabled and/or LGBTQI are encouraged to apply.
Contact:
BSLA 8703 La Tijera Boulevard, Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90045 [email protected] blackskepticsla.org/scholarship-application/
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 30
In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school, college and graduate student -- a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. A high school, college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college.
Contact:
Delete Cyberbullying 2261 Market Street #291 San Francisco, CA 94114 https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship
Amount:
$500-$2000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
July 1
This scholarship will be awarded to student(s) who volunteer their time to promote and/or support the Texas GLBT Community and excel in academics with a 3.0 GPA or higher, participate in extra curricular activities and be a positive role model within their community.
Contact:
P.O. Box 2567 Austin, Texas 78768-2567 Phone: (512) 773-1199 Email: [email protected] Url: www.unitedcourtofaustin.org/scholarship/
Amount:
Unspecified
Awards:
Unspecified
Deadline:
July 5
To qualify for this scholarship applicants must: Demonstrate financial need. Meet at least two of the following criteria: Be a first generation college student. Be a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc.). Have overcome personal, social and/or physical obstacles pursuing an education and/or be from a living environment or academic setting that may have hindered educational pursuits. Have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and/or leadership in working with underrepresented groups, through employment, community service or other involvement.
Contact:
Please direct questions about the application process to Erin Kahn at [email protected]. If you have questions about expectations of scholarship recipients, please reach out to Student Affairs at [email protected]. https://www.nwhealth.edu/financial-aid/grants-scholarships/incoming/diversity/
Amount:
$1500
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
July 15
The Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship fund is designed to help people living with HIV/AIDS attend college and pursue a two-year, four-year or graduate degree. Scholarships are also available to students who are attending technological and trade schools. Scholarships are limited in scope to students with ties to Northern California. Scholarships are administered through The Capital City AIDS Fund (CCAF) a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Sacramento, California. Students must be enrolled in a credentialed college or technical school. Students must remain in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Proof of enrollment must accompany the scholarship application. A progress report must be submitted to the scholarship committee in a timely manner.
Contact:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stuart Eldridge @ (916) 455-2777 or email: [email protected]. www.capcityaidsfund.org
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Jul 15
In memory of Joshua Gomes, scholarship is awarded to individuals living with HIV/AIDS to pursue education at the college of their choice. Applicant must be HIV positive or have AIDS. Must be accepted into or enrolled in a U.S. college, university, institute or technical college. Applicant must be accepted into or enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study. Previous applicants and recipients are encouraged to reapply each year.
Contact:
The Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship Fund 45767 McKenzie Highway Vida, OR 97488 Phone:(541)-896-3023 Email: [email protected] Website: www.joshuagomes.org
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
July 30 (Please contact for 2022 availability and deadline)
This merit based scholarship has been established as a way for Indy Pride, Inc. to reward future and current students attending an accredited Indiana-based university or college who are making significant contributions to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, and Straight Ally (LGBTQS) community through their academic pursuits. The scholarship also provides for those who identify as members of the LGBTQS community who have demonstrated a lack of support to attend an institute of higher education.
Contact:
Indy Pride P.O. Box 44403, Indianapolis, IN 46244 www.indypride.org https://indypride.org/educational-scholarships/
Amount:
$500-$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
July 31
An out LGBT person of color who is a graduating high school senior or currently attending any accredited technical, undergraduate or graduate school located in the United States. Accepted or registered at a post-secondary educational institution for full or part-time attendance as defined by the institution Cumulative high school/college/or technical school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Contact:
Legacy of Success Foundation, Inc. (LOSF) Attn: Scholarship Committee P. O. Box 190313 Dallas, Texas 75219 https://www.pdffiller.com/jsfiller-desk15/?projectId=484661823#177a13cb9e9da3eba319e42ad8f6badd
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
July 31
The NGPA and its sponsoring partners offer various scholarships for those pursuing a career in aviation. Each scholarship description will have specific eligibility requirements unique to that particular scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the scholarship descriptions to ensure that they qualify. The only universal requirement is that you must be an NGPA member at the time of application submission.
Contact:
National Gay Pilots Association PO Box 7271 Dallas, TX 75209-0271 Phone Number (214) 336-0873 Fax Number (214) 350-0447 Website: www.ngpa.org