University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - (1) Lambda Alumni Scholarship - Each year, the UCLA Lambda Alumni Association awards at least one 4-year $1,000/year scholarship (for incoming freshman students) or 2-year $1,000/year scholarship (for incoming transfer students). (2) Lambda Alumni Outstanding Student Scholarship - Lambda has also historically awarded one or two awards to continuing or graduating LGBTQ or ally undergraduate students each year.

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Undergraduate scholarships for full-time undergraduate students, preference to those who are committed to LGBTQIA leadership and have shown a commitment to community service.

University of California Irvine (UCI) - This merit scholarship provides financial assistance to students currently enrolled at UCI who identify as part of the lesbian gay bisexual and transgender community and participate in the activities of the UCI LGBT Resource Center. *Enrollment required

University of California Irvine (UCI) - The LGBTRC Leadership Scholarship supports students in any majors who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and are engaged in leadership roles promoting civil rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

University of California Irvine (UCI) - This award provides resident fees and a stipend of $7,000 during Spring Quarter of the academic year of the award. Nonresident supplemental tuition and professional degree supplemental tuition are not included. *Graduate Division

University of California Irvine (UCI) - Funds for UCI students who contribute to improving the campus environment for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender students.

The University of Chicago Ruth Murray Essay Prize in Women's Studies, Feminist Criticism, Gender or Sexuality Studies will be awarded for the best essay written by a University of Chicago undergraduate student in the area of women's studies, feminist criticism, gender or sexuality studies

University of Chicago PhD students from all disciplines who are working in the areas of gender and/or sexuality studies can apply for a Residential or Dissertation fellowship.

Various scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students. Preference given to students with; academic merit and demonstrated financial need; made a significant contribution to gay and lesbian community. Additional opportunities are available for study aboard students and/or math and science majors.