Scholarship Database

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to students pursuing a degree or certificate in any area of study at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa who are committed to civil rights, and a diverse, inclusive campus and society.

The Dr. Luke S. Jensen Scholarship is financed by the LGBT Scholarship Fund and administered by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center. Recipients must be full-time students at the University of Maryland, College Park, who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting civil rights for and preventing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. In June, a call for applications is issued by the Office of Student Financial Aid and the LGBTQ+ Equity Center. Awards are determined and awarded for the fall semester. Applicants must submit a short statement (maximum of 2 pages, double spaced) outlining their qualifications for the scholarship. They must also submit an unofficial transcript and at least one letter of recommendation. Further instructions on how to apply are included in the call for applications. The number of awards and the precise amount depend on the available assets in the endowment. In recent years, the typical scholarship award amount has been $1,500.

Awarded based on one or more of the following criteria: demonstrated financial need, hardship based on sexual orientation, academic interest in LGBT Studies and extracurricular activities on behalf of LGBT issues. 

Gender and Sexuality Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences has five scholarships of up to $10,000.00 each for students intending to pursue a minor in LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Studies. **Must be in pre-law, pre-med, or pre-nursing program

The awards seek to honor those who, through their scholarship, leadership, or outstanding efforts, foster greater understanding of sexual orientation and gender expression at the University of New Hampshire.

The Cruden-Riggs Scholarship was established to support LGBTQ+ students in their academic & personal endeavors. This award varies in size each year.**Contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at odi@d.umn.edu for more information; all students at university qualify

The SEED Award program honors underrepresented students who are doing outstanding work to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Minnesota and in the community. **Undergraduate juniors/seniors

This scholarship is for undergraduate students who are members of the LGBTQ+ community with financial need who otherwise could not afford an education.

The John Clarence De Cleene Scholarship supports one or more graduate or undergraduate students in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. Preference will be given to students with interests in Political Science, and/or government programs with the potential to enhance gender diversity.