Point Foundation Scholarship
Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Point’s multifaceted support of its scholarship recipients (“scholars”) extends far beyond direct financial contribution toward the cost of their education. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.
Note: Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/ doctoral program. Post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.
Deadline to Apply: January 25th, 2021
pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now
Equality Scholarship
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.
Scholarship = $6,000
Deadline to Apply: January 31st, 2021
www.equalityscholarship.org
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support lesbian women in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships of $1,500 or $3,000 to those graduating high school or already enrolled in college in any year of study, including graduate school. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s school and are applied toward tuition.
Scholarship = $1,500 – $3,000
Application Opens: March 2021
www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships
Point Foundation – Community College Scholarship
The Point Community College Program inspires LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their ambitions of graduating with an associate’s degree and/or transferring to a four-year college or university.
Scholarship = $2,000 – $4,800
Application Opens: March 2021
pointfoundation.org/point-apply/community-college/
Queens of the Castro
We are seeking applicants who identify as members of the LGBTQ community. At some point in your high school career, you should have demonstrated a commitment to raising awareness about LGBTQ issues, combating homophobia and/or bullying or educating your community about similar topics.
Scholarship = $1,000
Application Opens: May/June 2021
www.queensofthecastro.com
Federal Student Aid Scholarship Database
“Scholarships are gifts. They don’t need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.”
studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships