These six scholarships are dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate students who have demonstrated leadership through service, research, advocacy, or other contributions to the LGBTQ community.

The Otterbein application serves as the application for Otterbein-endowed scholarships that are awarded through the admission process. **Same as application for university admission, all applicants considered **Renewable for 8 semesters or first Undergraduate degree, 2.75 GPA required for renewal

Out for Education (OFE) recognizes outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) students and contributes toward their college education. This scholarship program celebrates the achievements of the Houston, TX residents who are worthy of our support.

These scholarships are intended for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs who are LGBTQ+ or an active ally. Designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers.- Out to Innovate Engineering and Technology Scholarship- Out to Innovate STM Scholarships- Amy A. Ross Scholarship in Bioscience- BHE Foundation CARES Scholarship

The John Reinert Scholarship award is for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ who are pursuing a career in law enforcement by attending a basic law enforcement training program. This could be a basic police academy, sheriff’s academy, corrections academy, or 9-1-1 dispatcher academy. We believe that one of the best ways of eliminating homophobia in law enforcement is by having positive and visible role models from the LGBT community serving in ranks of the law enforcement profession. **Announced in June and December annually, students attending a law enforcement academy

The purpose of this grant program is to help local law enforcement agencies create and successfully launch a new LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison Program. The funding can be used to purchase materials, host a community event, or any other activity that will result in the creation and implementation of a new LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison Program. **Open application, rolling deadline; GRANT

Awards a $500 Law Enforcement Scholarship for individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender and who are pursuing a career in law enforcement by attending a basic law enforcement training program.

We are particularly interested in funding grants to combat homophobia within law enforcement and build a relationship and trust between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. Initiatives and programs that could meet these interests and that could be funded include speakers for conferences, developing LGBT awareness instructors, providing LGBT awareness training, developing LGBT liaison programs, and training LGBT liaison personnel. **Open application, rolling deadline; GRANT

Dedicated to continuing Pedro’s legacy, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship supports the academic pursuits of young health and social justice activists working in their communities who carry Pedro’s torch forward. These young activists pursue a bold vision: never again will a community be harmed because of fear, silence, discrimination, stigma, or hate. The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship strives for equity across all lines. From increasing scholarship offerings to HBCU and HSI recipients to expanding visibility for LGBTQ+ students, this scholarship strives to ensure that young activists from all walks of life have the opportunity to carry Pedro’s torch forward and make a difference in their communities.