Top LGBTQ+ scholarships for you

The Susan Schulman Begley Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those who must identify as a woman, who is establishing herself as a head of household and a Single Mom, and due to extreme circumstances, following the dissolution of an abusive or emotionally traumatic relationship, has no other adequate financial means, and requires funds to meet immediate needs for herself and her children, including rent and food. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be academic, and the second may be academic or professional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact NCJW-LA for more information.

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. Applicants 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. Applicants should have a strong history of engagement within the API and/or LGBTQ+ communities. International students may apply as long as they are attending or enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution. This scholarship can also be applied toward study abroad. Everyone is to apply. However, the selection committee will consider an applicant's self-identification with the API and/or LGBTQ+ communities, as these groups are core to the foundation's mission. Past applicants and past recipients may reapply. One letter of recommendation highlighting the applicant's community engagement and/or leadership skills is required. It must be from someone who can speak to the applicant's abilities, such as a peer, colleague, teacher, school administrator, counselor, employer, or community leader. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to those who identify as Women's, who are interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year. Two letters of recommendation from a professor, or a supervisor of summer or Co-op work experience, or a supervisor of research work must be submitted. Recommendations from relatives will not be accepted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

The Collum - Mallonee LGBT Scholarship will be awarded annually to a collegiate member who was initiated at any chapter and is in good standing. Aside from that, the applicants must meet other criteria including Fraternity, University, or community involvement; financial need; GPA; and recommendations as defined by the Leadership Foundation Trustees. Applicants must indicate that they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) in order to be eligible. Letters of recommendation are required from an individual qualified to comment on the applicant's professional, fraternal involvement, and/or civic involvement. A transcript is not required at the time of application, however, the applicant may be contacted by the Leadership Foundation to provide the committee with a current transcript during the review process. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation for more information.

As a woman-owned corporation operating in a largely male field, we understand the remarkable impact Women's can have. We want to pave the way for other Women's pursuing their dreams in the scientific world, which is why Landmark offers a scholarship designed to increase the number of Women's 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.

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 Student; High School Senior accepted to an undergraduate program; students seeking an Associates of Art History (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 Disability. 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.

The Aurora Pride Scholarship is open to students who have earned a high school diploma or GED. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester that the scholarship is received. Preference is given to students who identify LGBTQ+, first-generation College student, or BIPOC students (black, indigenous, people of color). Students must be actively pursuing a defined program of study or certificate.

The Armstrong (Chris) Scholarship is open to students who are members of or have demonstrated support for, the LGBTQ++ communities. Applicants must have documented leadership of, support for, or involvement in organizations, activities, or issues that benefit the lesbian, gay male, bisexual, and transgender communities. Willingness to be publicly recognized as a recipient of the award. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The WJA Foundation provides scholarships to female-identifying students enrolled in jewelry, metalsmithing or watch programs at an accredited college, university, or training school between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025. Scholarships are awarded in three categories: (1) Designer/Creator: based on images of finished pieces that are designed and created by the student; (2) Designer: based on designs by the student, includes CAD and drawings; (3) Non-Designer: essay-based for those studying to be a gemologist, appraiser, watchmaker, bench jeweler, or retailer. Student applicants are not required to be members of WJA but are encouraged to join for free. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.