The Darren Branham Pride Scholarship is for students who are graduates of a Pike County Kentucky High School with preference given to graduates of Shelby Valley High School. Recipients shall self-identify as LGBTQ. Recipients shall also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.**Incoming undergraduates; Pike County Kentucky High School (Shelby Valley preferred)

The Stephen P. Pougnet and Christopher J. Green Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled MSU student of junior or senior standing. Preference is given to students enrolled in The Eli Broad College of Business. Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement with or contributions to LGBT communities.

This $5,000 award is intended to support one young artivist (27 years of age or younger) each year who exemplifies Mary’s passion for the arts as the vehicle for their own HIV/AIDS community activism and expression. **Artist, AIDS Activism, 27 or younger

Dedicated to continuing the legacy of AIDS educator and activist Pedro Zamora, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship seeks to support the academic efforts of young activists working in their communities today. The scholarship is open to all current high school seniors and first-year college students, sophomores and juniors (ages 27 and younger), including those who are finishing their Bachelor’s degree.

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation offers three scholarships of $2,500 each, annually. Students must be accepted or enrolled at least half-time in an ABA-accredited law school to be eligible and must complete an application.**Law students

The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community funds scholarships for members of the gay and lesbian community who are pursuing careers as professional pilots.*Member of NGPA $49/year (Student memberships begin at $20)

For students active and engaged in racial and social justice, and who have an investment in racial and social justice activities or initiatives. BIPOC and underrepresented students are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Nigel Shelby Foundation was created to give assistance to kids like Nigel, who may not have a support system. The foundation will provide scholarships for students to help with college, food, clothing, and any other essentials needed. We would also like to assist parents with resources needed to help build stronger and open relationships between parents and their children who are LGBTQIA. The Nigel Shelby Foundation wants to provide an alternate safe space for families in need.

The scholarship award will provide up to $3,000 tuition assistance to an LGBTQ student of color who plans a career in journalism and is committed to furthering NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists’ mission of fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ community.**Student of color; career in journalism