Top scholarships for LGBTQ+ students

The Joseph Zukin Jr. Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in America will be awarded to any student, graduate or undergraduate, whose academic record and community activities reflect the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by Mr. Zukin in his lifetime. Applicants may be currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students; high school seniors accepted to an undergraduate program; students seeking an Associates of Arts (AA) or Associates of Science (AS) degree or enrolled in a technical or trade program; or students who have completed an undergraduate program and have been accepted into a Master's or Doctoral program. Special consideration will be given to students from marginalized communities related to race, color, sexual orientation, gender, socio-economically disadvantaged, and people with physical or mental disabilities. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need, academic performance, and community or extracurricular activities. Applicants should be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative. Applicants must provide a written reference. This scholarship is open only to students with a direct industry connection. Applicants with an industry connection may be given preference by the scholarship evaluation team. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact FOARE for more information.

As a woman-owned corporation operating in a largely male field, we understand the remarkable impact women can have. We want to pave the way for other women pursuing their dreams in the scientific world, which is why Landmark offers a scholarship designed to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must be a student currently enrolled at a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the United States. Applicants must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding social sciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology. Applicants do not need to be a United States citizen to apply. This scholarship is open to persons who identify as female. If the applicant or the applicant's parent or legal guardian is employed by Landmark, Inc. at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the scholarship. One award of $1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Landmark Pest Management for more information.

Prism Foundation provides scholarships to empower outstanding scholar activists who are making a positive impact on the Asian & Pacific Islander and LGBTQIA+ communities. Students must be attending an accredited 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 engagement within the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. International students may apply as long as they are attending or enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution in the upcoming academic year. This scholarship can also be applied toward study abroad. Everyone can apply for this scholarship. However, the selection committee will consider an applicant's self-identification with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities, as these groups are core to the foundation's mission. One letter of recommendation highlighting your community engagement and/or leadership skills from someone who can speak to the applicant's abilities, such as a peer, colleague, teacher, school administrator, counselor, employer, or community leader must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Sand Student Travel Award provides women geoscience students with support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. The award is to be used to help defray travel, lodging, registration, and other expenses associated with the presentation of the awardee's research at the meeting. To be eligible for the award, the applicant must be the presenting author of the submitted abstract; be currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program or the equivalent; have geoscience or a closely related discipline as their major or area of specialization; and be a woman (including cisgender, transgender, gender fluid, and non-binary persons). Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship is designed to support individuals from socially marginalized groups (i.e., ethnic/racial minorities, LGBTQIA+ community, or who have a documented disability). The scholarship will pay for an NSCA State, Provincial, or Regional Conference registration fee at the event of your choice. Applicants may be a current NSCA student or professional member, or a full-time student enrolled in a two-year o...

The Paul Zwaska Scholarship, presented by Beacon Athletics, promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for students from groups underrepresented in SFMA. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages students pursuing a career in the Sports Field Management profession. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a student at a U.S. accredited educational institution. Candidates must be individuals from groups underrepresented in SFMA. Individuals from the...

Cards Against Humanity will award the Science Ambassador Scholarship to undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math. Applicants must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. They do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply but they do need to attend college (or plan to attend college) in the United States or a United States Territory. They must film a three-minute educational video of themselves explaining a STEM topic they are passionate about. The video should be a mini-lecture, not a personal statement. Students must pretend they are a lecturer speaking to a class. The video must be clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of the applicant's passion for the subject. The video doesn't need to be fancy or high-tech. Production value is not a factor. The video must be three minutes or less in length. The video may be about any STEM topic, not necessarily the applicant's field of study. Applicants must pick a topic that excites and fascinates them. The video must be scientifically accurate. Applicants are encouraged to cite the sources used to research their topic. They can use any citation format they'd like. The video must be uploaded to YouTube and marked 'public.' Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship is open to current and future African-American LGBTQ+ leaders and role models. Applicants may submit the following optional materials: academic transcript, resume, letter(s) of recommendation, and writing or art samples.

The Dunham-Kerley Scholarship is open to students with physical disabilities and/or students with limited economic resources. Applicants may submit the following optional materials: academic transcript, resume, letter(s) of recommendation, and writing or art samples.