- Point Foundation – The National LGBT Scholarship Fund – Deadline January 19
The Point Foundation provides financial assistance to members of the LGBTQ and their early involvement in causes and devotion to making the world a fair place for all.
Deadline to Apply: January 19th, 2016
Visit The Point Foundation for more details and eligibility requirements
- Equality Scholarship – Deadline February 1
The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. It is expected that the collaborative will award one $12,000 scholarship and 10 or more $6,0000 scholarships to put towards college expenses for graduating high school seniors.
Deadline to Apply: February 1st, 2016
To learn more about elegibility, selection criteria, submitting an application, or have general questions visit equalityscholarship.org
- Queer Foundation’s 11th Annual High School Senior English Essay Contest – Deadline February 14
To promote effective writing by, about, and/or for queer youth, Queer Foundation offers to the winners of the eleventh annual high school seniors English essay contest $1,000 scholarships to attend the U.S. college or university of their choice in the 2016–17 academic year to study queer theory or related fields. Examples of related fields are queer medical, legal, or social issues.
Deadline to Apply: February 14th, 2016
Visit The Queer Foundation for this year’s writing prompt and to submit an application
- LEAGUE Foundation 2016 Scholarship – Deadline April 30
Applicants will be asked to submit their GPA, Must be accepted to an educational institution, have participated in community service and public involvement, have letter of recommendation from two sponsors, and write two short essays. Application will be added to the website soon.
Deadline to Apply: April 30th, 2016
Visit The LEAGUE Foundation for more details
- Tips on Finding the Perfect Scholarship for Your Needs
Check in with the Financial Aid office for the college/university you will be attending for LGBTQ scholarships available to enrolled students.
Not a high school senior? All of the scholarships listed above have been established for years, so you can check back next year when you’re ready to apply.
Visit The Human Rights Campaign’s scholarship database for a large collection of scholarships for individual institutions and California statewide scholarships.