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New York Ramblers Scholarship

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$2,500

deadline Due: May 1, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

New York Ramblers Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers 2 awards of $2500 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies. Applicants must be an athlete, all sports and athletic activities qualify. They must be an open and self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex person; or a demonstrated and committed ally. Applicants must also be a graduating high school student who plans to attend a recognized undergraduate college or university in the United States, or is an already matriculated US undergraduate college student. The ideal scholarship candidate will have a clearly described need for financial support; be significantly impacted by this scholarship; be able to articulate their personal and professional goals; be involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated passion and commitment; show leadership in academics, extracurriculars, and/or athletics; have a reasonable probability of completing their degree; and demonstrate an interest in community service, involvement, or volunteerism. Applicants must submit five essays and two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.