Asian/Pacific Gays & Friends Scholarship (Southern California)

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Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA)

"BBLA strives to create spaces and opportunities for Black LGBTQ individuals to gather, network and grow.  Developing a sense of community and confidence has been a challenge for some where nontraditional sexual orientations and gender identities often complicate the ability of some to integrate into mainstream Black culture.  BBLA attempts to ameliorate and confront these challenges through individual and group activities and events that increase community pride and individual confidence. Have a look around and we look forward to seeing you at one of our programs or events."

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http://mobile.betterbrothersla.com/scholarship.html 

"Having tuition paid is challenge enough for any student, but not having all the right materials on the first day of class hinders many students from starting a successful educational journey. Better Brothers LA assists Black LGBTQ students with avoiding this hindrance by offering scholarships. The scholarships support students who have been admitted to or are attending an accredited degree, licensing, or vocational program. Scholarship funds are awarded to assist with tuition, purchasing textbooks and other study materials. The scholarships range from $500.00 to $5,000.00, and will be presented to recipients during the annual Better Brothers LA Truth Awards."

Eligibility:

• Identify as a Black/African-American LGBTQ individual
• Be admitted to or currently enrolled in a degree or license/vocational program at an accredited higher education institution
• Possess a minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale

Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarship 

Please note that effective January 2014 the Gamma Mu Foundation will be only accepting grants and scholarships applications online.

The Gamma Mu Scholarships Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program. In addition, effective 2016, the Gamma Mu Scholarship Program will award two scholarships annually (“The Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship in Memory of Ray Williams” and "The Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship" to two students from the broader LGBT community. These programs support a wide range of educational options, including vocational and technical training, associate, bachelors and graduate degrees. The Foundation will not fund online education degree programs. Scholarships are offered for full-time study beginning at an accredited institution or program of the student's choice. Interested students must complete and submit the online application by March 31. We strongly urge students to also review the tab on this web site labeled "Scholarship FAQ's."

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Gamma Mu Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation that seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBT community, primarily in rural and underserved populations of the United States."

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded based upon financial need and the desire to pursue additional training through academic or vocational endeavors. The applicant must be a gay man (with the exception of the “Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship In Memory of Ray Williams” and the "Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship" which will be awarded to two LGBT students) under 35 years of age, have completed high school (or GED) by June of the current year, and be a U.S. citizen. Preference is given to 1) students who have come from an underserved area; 2) students who have overcome issues of discrimination and/or marginalization within their community; 3) students who demonstrate leadership qualities and pursue goals to benefit the LGBT community; and 4) students who demonstrate a strong academic performance. All of these key factors are taken into consideration in evaluating scholarship applications. To qualify for a scholarship, students must:

• Submit a completed application online no later than March 31.

• Have completed high school or the GED by June of the application year.

• Be admitted to an accredited college, university, or vocational institution for fall of the current year or spring of the following year.

• Be a citizen of the United States.

• Be a gay male (or LGBT student for the “Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship" and the "Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship") under 35 years of age at time of application.

NOTE: The Foundation has received several inquiries regarding the age limit. We understand that there are many who seek education later in life, and that the problem may be exacerbated for those students in rural and/or underserved areas. Quite often the discrimination and marginalization endured in these areas results in individuals not being able to earn a college degree in their early 20's. However, the main mission of our Program is to target young people who are just starting out in life and have no previous work history, income, or resources to help finance higher education.

Payment of Scholarship Awards

Historically, scholarship recipients have received an award of between $1,000 and $2,500 to use during the following year of under- or post-graduate study or in the vocational program in which he is enrolled. Payment is made in one installment after July 15th for colleges and universities, and subject to the program requirements for vocational and other professional training programs. Checks are made payable to the particular institution for benefit of the recipient.

Awards are for one year only. Students must submit applications each year for consideration for funding the following academic year. There are no multi-year scholarships.

Use of Scholarship

Scholarships may be used to defray tuition, books and fees or other college-related costs at an accredited college, university, vocational or professional school. All funds will be issued to the institution. The scholarship must be used during the fall and/or spring term following the awarding of the scholarship. No continued scholarship support for the student is implied or stated beyond the granting of a single award.

Application

Online applications will be accepted from March 1 through March 31. Online applications will be accepted from March 15 through March 31 for the Folisi and Papel scholarships. The online application must be completed by March 31 and applicants will receive acknowledgement of application receipt via email. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, please answer all questions as completely as possible. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. All information received is considered confidential and becomes the property of the Gamma Mu Foundation.

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Financial Need

• Demonstrated community involvement

• Extracurricular involvement

• Experience overcoming discrimination and/or marginalization

• Work/academic achievement

• Educational and career goals

• Involvement in the LGBTQ community

• Leadership in promoting diversity and tolerance

Selection of Recipients

Selection of recipients is made by the Gamma Mu Foundation Board of Directors. All applicants agree to accept the decision of the Gamma Mu Foundation as final. Applicants will be notified by May 31 of the Foundation's decision.

Obligations and Revisions

Scholarship recipients have no obligation to the Gamma Mu Foundation. They are, however, required to supply the Gamma Mu Foundation with complete transcripts when requested and to notify the Foundation of any changes of address, school enrollment, or other relevant information. If awarded a scholarship, we request that the student supply us with a photo to publish in our Annual Report and agree to have their name listed in Foundation news publications.

For additional information please contact the Scholarships Director by email at: scholarships@gammamufoundation.org.

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 Gamma Mu Foundation

Latino Equality Alliance Scholarship (LEA) 

This scholarship opportunity is open to all queer youth from Los Angeles or going to school in the Los Angeles area. 🍎📝✨DACA students, students of color, and trans students are all highly encouraged to submit their applications. 🌈💫

***Application deadline is March 22nd. Please submit google form AND short essay responses by March 22nd to be considered. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. For questions please reach out to scholarship@somoslea.org.

For questions please contact: Latino Equality Alliance at (323) 286-7224

or via email at scholarship@latinoequalityalliance.com.

League Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship

Applications are usually accepted from January through April.  Decisions are usually made in July. The program is open to self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer <Questioning>, +, graduating high school seniors meeting the prescribed criteria. Family members and mentors are encouraged to work with applicants to help ensure their submissions are complete. The applicant must:

Currently the LEAGUE Foundation has 4 awards for consideration and each student application is automatically reviewed for each. The four awards are:

All decisions of the selection committee are final. Scholarship proceeds are sent directly to the school where the applicant will be attending. Funds are not given directly to the student. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to info@LEAGUEFoundation.org. Click here to start our new online application system.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Scholarships

Scholarships - Los Angeles LGBT Center (lalgbtcenter.org)

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Youth Scholarship Program offers financial support for selected LGBTQ+ students and their allies who are or will be pursuing a post-secondary education. The program grants scholarships to students who have shown strong promise and potential but might not otherwise complete their educational goals without financial support.

Academic merit, extracurricular activities, community involvement, personal narrative, and financial need are considered in the selection process. The program aligns with the Center’s mission by helping to inspire the next generation of LGBTQ+ students to reach their full potential as we strive to break down barriers to educational opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community.

National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP)

Scholarship Guidelines and Eligibility

The mission of scholarship program is to:

• Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ students currently enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related teaching fields.
• Honor students who support a creative educational community that increases the visibility and the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ and supportive students
• Encourage students to be out in their careers and support diversity in the STEM workforce

Award Guidelines:

• Scholarship awards will be paid in the Fall semester/quarter only.
• Scholarship availability depends on funding, and might not be offered every year. Some years will offer more scholarships than other years
• All awards must be used in support of recipient’s education or research.

Eligibility:

• Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.
• A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and is defined in detail in this document.
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility
• Students must be eligible for fall term registration at an accredited U.S. college or university and must not be under disciplinary sanction.

How to apply:

• The application window for the 2023/2024 academic year closed on June 10, 2023, 11:59. Awards have been announced and scholarships have been distributed.  The next application window for the 2024/2025 academic year will open in March 2024. When the application window is open, this section of this web page will have a link to the application submission portal.
  
• The application process has three sections: profile, application, and references. The profile section tells us demographic information about you. The application form involves scholastic and financial information AND a 1000 word max personal statement. The reference request section asks you for contact information for at least two people who have agreed write a letter of recommendation for you. One of these references must be a faculty member who is familiar with your academic accomplishments; the other reference may be someone (a different faculty member, a volunteer supervisor, a mentor, a colleague) who is familiar with your community/volunteer activities.
• Incomplete or late application submissions will not be evaluated.
• Applications submitted via email or outside the application cycle window will not be evaluated.

Questions:

Contact the Out to Innovate Scholarship Program Coordinator at: scholarships at noglstp.org

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Scholarship

Some of the defining features of this scholarship are as follows:

• Please note that the National PFLAG scholarship program is on a hiatus but many of the PFLAG Chapters have scholarship programs available. 
• Awards up to $2,500 ages of 17-24 who identify as LGBTQ+, and to straight allies who have actively supported LGBTQ+ community.
• Only graduating high school seniors who openly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer and are entering college for the first time. 
• Preference to students who have already done service work for the LGBTQ+ community and are interested in continuing to do so.
• Deadline: April

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PFLAG National Scholarship Program

POINT Foundation

POINT Community College Scholarship Program

"The purpose of the Prism Foundation Scholarship is to celebrate and reward outstanding scholar activists who are making a positive impact on the API and LGBTQ communities. High school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and trade/vocational school students are encouraged to apply."

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Prism Foundation Scholarship

How much is the Prism Foundation Scholarship?
The Prism Foundation Scholarship will range from $1000–$5000, and several scholarships may be awarded in a calendar year. In addition, one outstanding applicant will be awarded the Donald Masuda Memorial Scholarship

What are the minimum eligibility requirements for this scholarship?
You must be attending in a post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year) when applying. The application is open to students who attend community college, university, and trade/vocational school. Applicants should have a strong history of work and impact within the API and/or LGBTQ+ communities; however, applicants do not need to identify as either to apply.

I am an international student and/or not a U.S. citizen. Am I still able to apply?
Yes, as long as you are attending/enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution in the upcoming academic year.

Can this scholarship be applied toward Study Abroad?
Yes, as long as your Study Abroad program is funded through your U.S. accredited institution.

I am Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, or LGBTQ+. Am I still able to apply?
Yes, we welcome everyone to apply, including allies. Applicants should have a strong history of work and impact within the API and/or LGBTQ+ communities; however, applicants do not need to identify as either to apply. "

I have applied for a Prism Foundation scholarship in the past. Can I reapply?
Yes, past applicants can still apply.

I have received a Prism Foundation scholarship in the past. Can I reapply?
Yes! Prism Foundation Scholarship Recipients are eligible to receive multiple scholarships over the course of their combined undergraduate and post-graduate education, up to a $10,000 cap in total funding. That said, every candidate application, regardless of whether they have received a scholarship in the past, will be evaluated equally, and their prior scholarship recipient status will remain undisclosed until the final portion of the deliberations process.

We will notify all candidates the status of their application via email by early Fall.  

If I am selected as a Prism Foundation Scholarship recipient, where will the check be sent to?
The check will be mailed directly to the office at your institution of learning that handles Outside Scholarships.

When are applications due?
Please visit our web sight for most up to date information and application due date.