College and University Grant & Scholarship Information

Archive for the ‘Scholarships for minorities’ Category

Here are a few of the scholarships available for homosexual students. This includes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons. While the list is not all-inclusive, it should be helpful when used with the other links on the website.

The Queer Foundation Scholarship Fund promotes effective writing by, about, and/or for queer youth. The Queer Foundation offers to the winners of each year’s essay contest $1,000 scholarships to the U.S. college or university of their choice to study queer theory or related fields.

The Audre Lorde Scholarship Awards are designed to recognize “out” lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender students of color who are making significant contributions to their communities.

A Point Scholarship covers tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and living expenses, and is set up with the individual college to meet the needs of the Point Scholar.

The Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund awards several scholarships for transgender-identified students in the helping and caring professions, including social services, health care, religious instruction, teaching, and law.

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) sponsors the Roy Scrivner Research Grants for graduate and postdoctoral research concerning the study of lesbian, gay and bisexual family psychology and family therapy.

National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) provides several scholarships and awards for LGBT students interested in journalism.

The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) Education Fund provides scholarships to members of the gay and lesbian community (including straight allies) who are pursuing an aviation career as a professional pilot.