The American Anthropological Association - Society of Lesbian and Gay
Anthropologists (SOLGA): offers the Ruth Benedict Prize for
outstanding anthropological scholarship on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
transgendered topic; and the Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize for students and
scholars of LGBT topics and issues in anthropology. Website:
http://www.uvm.edu/~dlrh/solga/prizes/prizes.html
Astraea
Lesbian Foundation For Justice: General Grants, International Fund for
Sexual Minorities, Margot Karle Scholarship Fund, Lesbian Writers Fund,
Lesbian Visual Arts Fund, International Panel Grants, Social Change
Opportunity Fund, International Interim/Emergency Fund, International
Collaborative & Philanthropic Grants, International Donor Advised Grants.
http://www.astraea.org/PHP/Grants/Main.php4
AT&T's
League Foundation:
$1,500-$2,500 scholarships for college-bound GLBT students with GPA's of at
least 3.0 and a history of community service. Phone: 703-713-7820; Email:
ATTLEAGUE@aol.com;
Website: http://www.LEAGUE-att.org/foundation
Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund from Zami :
award of ten or more scholarships of $1000 each annually to out lesbians and gay men of African descent who are making significant
contributions to their communities. ZAMI wants to support and encourage their
continuing education by providing scholarships to those women and men enrolled
in accredited technical, undergraduate and graduate programs. Requires a 2.5 grade-point average.
Phone: 404-370-0911; Email: zami@zami.org;
Website: http://www.zami.org/scholarship.htm
The
Colin Higgins Courage Awards and Grants: grants individuals who are
either a) LGBTQ or questioning youth who have "bravely stood up to
hostility and intolerance" based on their sexual orientation and
triumphed over bigotry; b) LGBTQ adults who have made strong impact in the
lives of LGBTQQ youth or the overall LGBTQ movement; or c) allies of any age
working to end homophobia and discrimination. The Foundation has also
established two scholarship programs in memory of Colin Higgins at The
Stanford University Department of English, and The UCLA School of Theater,
Film and Television. These scholarships support graduate students and
filmmakers whose work enlightens and enriches the human spirit. The
universities, and not the Colin Higgins Foundation, administer these
scholarship programs. Phone: 415-561-6323; Email:
info@colinhiggins.org;
Website:
http://www.colinhiggins.org/courageawards/index.cfm
The
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund:
Need-based grants to student activists who are able to do academic work at the
college level and are involved in building the movement for social and
economic justice. US citizenship is not a requirement but there is a strong
preference for grantees who are building the progressive movement in the
United States. Up to $6,000. Davis-Putter Fund, 25 Main St, Belleville NJ
07109; Email: davisputter@hotmail.com;
Website:
http://www.davisputter.org/
COLAGE:
scholarships for students with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent(s) sponsored by COLAGE with generous support
from the Horizons Foundation Joseph Towner Fund - Lee Dubin Memorial Fund Scholarships of up to $1000 for postsecondary (college) students who have LGBT
parents and have a demonstrated ability in and commitment to affecting change
in society. Phone: 415-861-KIDS (5437); Email:
scholarship@colage.org; Website:
http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm
Fund for Lesbian and Gay
Scholarships (FLAGS): provides financial assistance to gay, lesbian and bisexual students
involved in the community. The scholarship amount varies and depends on
financial need. The deadline is mid-September for the current school year. The
fund's Youth Project Scholarship Program also awards grants to tenth and
eleventh graders who plan to pursue postsecondary education. The scholarship
is awarded based on financial need, academic achievement and school or
community involvement. The scholarship amount varies. The deadline is
mid-January. For more information about either of these programs or an
application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Whitman-Brooks The
Scholarship Fund PO Box 48320 Los Angeles, CA 90048-0320 Phone: 1-213-650-5752
The
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE):
Numerous scholarships to transgender identified students in the helping and caring professions in the
United States and Canada through IFGE's collaborative Transgender Scholarship
and Education Legacy Fund (TSELF). International Foundation for Gender
Education (IFGE) TSELF Awards Committee, P.O. Box 540229; Waltham, MA
02454-0229; Phone: 781-899-2212; Email: carrie@tself.org;
Website: www.tself.org
Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund: COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) and the Family Equality
Council (formerly Family Pride) will be awarding scholarships to daughters and sons of
LGBT parents through their collaborative Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund. Each
scholarship will provide up to $1000 of funding for postsecondary students who
have a demonstrated ability in and commitment to affecting change in the LGBT
community. They especially encourage students working to combat homophobia and increase
positive awareness of lgbt families to apply, and also strongly encourage
individuals with demonstrated financial need to apply. COLAGE Scholarship
Committee 3543 18th St, #1 San Francisco, CA 94110. Web site:
http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm
The Malyon-Smith Scholarship:
an
annual fund awarding up to $1000 to selected graduate students in psychology
to advance research in the psychology of sexual orientation and gender
identity. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in a Department of
Psychology at the graduate level. Applications from students in allied
disciplines, such as social work and sociology, cannot be considered at this
time. For answers to questions about applications and to submit a completed
application: Dawn M. Szymanski, Ph.D.; Division of Counseling, 469 Marillac
University of Missouri-St. Louis; 8001 Natural Bridge Rd.; St. Louis, MO
63121-4499; Phone: 314-516-6086; Email: dawnszymanski@msn.com:
Website:
http://www.apadivision44.org/honors/malyon-smith.php
The
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Messenger-Anderson
Journalism Scholarship and Internship Program:
Scholarships open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who intend
to or are pursuing a degree in journalism or communications at an accredited
four-year college or university. Students attending a university that does not
offer a journalism degree are nonetheless eligible to apply if they plan to
pursue a career in journalism or communications advocacy. The scholarship
award is $5,000 in the first year, renewable at up to $2,500 per year up to a
maximum of $10,000, should the student still qualify. All students who receive
a scholarship award must also participate in the Task Force Messenger-Anderson
Internship program at one of the Task Force offices in Cambridge, Washington,
DC, Los Angeles or New York City. Website:
http://www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/interns_and_fellows/messenger-anderson
The
National Gay Pilots Association Education Fund:
offers scholarships to members of the gay and lesbian community who have
expressed an interest in an aviation career as a professional pilot. The
applicant should provide evidence of his or her contribution to the gay and
lesbian community. $2,000. NGPA, 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1210, Chevy
Chase, MD 20815-4301; Phone: 301-941-1066; Email:
ngpa@ngpa.org;
Website:
http://www.ngpa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=189069&module_id=23832
PFLAG's (Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays) National Office offers $1,000 and $2,500 scholarships. In order to
be eligible for these funds, applicants must be a graduating high school
senior entering higher education for the first time in fall 2007 (if student
graduated in 2006 and took a year off before going to college they are also
eligible to apply); self identify as either a gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender person, or as a supporter of gay, lesbian, bisexual or
transgender people; demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT
community; and have applied to an accredited higher education institution in
pursuit of either an associate’s degree leading to transfer credits towards
a bachelor’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college.
More info:
http://www.pflag.org/Scholarships.122.0.html
NOTE: Some local PFLAG chapters also offer scholarships and may have
different qualifications. Website:
http://www.pflag.org/Local_PFLAG_scholarships.344.0.html
The Point Foundation:
College Scholarships for LGBT Students covering up to all student expenses
including tuition, books, room and board and living expenses.
You
do not need straight A's to apply but they are looking for individuals that
have proven leadership, scholastic achievements and want to make a difference
in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation
including, financial, emotional and social need, extracurricular activities,
personal circumstances and goals for the future. Phone: 866-33-POINT;
Email: info@thepointfoundation.org; Fax:
866-39-POINT; mail: PO BOX 261111, Lakewood, CO 80228; Website:
www.thepointfoundation.org/
The Queer Foundation's Effective Writing and
Scholarships Program: dedicated to improve the lives of queer youth; raising funds to
provide financial and administrative support by offering $1000 scholarships
to talented and gifted writers. The scholarships are open to anyone anywhere
who hasn't yet graduated from high school and expects to attend college or
university in the U.S.. Winners of the annual essay contest
promote queer studies to improve the lives of queer youth.. Collected, the
essays form queer-the-curriculum materials for use in high schools to
benefit all LGBTQ students. Contact person:
Executive Director Joseph Dial, Ph.D.; Address:
3213 W Wheeler St., #145; Seattle,
WA 98199; Phone: 206-999-8740; Email:
queerfoundation@yahoo.com;
Website:
http://home.comcast.net/~threepennynovel/queerfoundation/
