Established by the OutTakes Dallas Foundation, this scholarship fund seeks to support students in Film, Television and related areas of study. Foundation Scholarships are available to Texas students studying at any accredited school or certificate program. Preference is given to students who self-identify as LGBT, members of LGBT families, or allies who demonstrate significant activities in support of LGBT equality. ** Applicants must be Texas resident. Proof of residency required.

In 2014, the Board of Directors of the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce established this scholarship as a memorial to Rob Ruhlin. Foundation Scholarships are available to Texas students studying at any accredited school or certificate program. Preference is given to students who self-identify as LGBT, members of LGBT families, or allies who demonstrate significant activities in support of LGBT equality. **Applicants must be Texas resident. Proof of residency required.

In recognition of the Foundation’s 10th anniversary in 2020, the STEM Scholarship was established. This scholarship supports individuals in science, technology, engineering and math studies. Foundation Scholarships are available to Texas students studying at any accredited school or certificate program. Preference is given to students who self-identify as LGBT, members of LGBT families, or allies who demonstrate significant activities in support of LGBT equality. ** Applicants must be Texas resident. Proof of residency required. **STEM Fields

The Veronica Marcum Scholarship Fund was created by Candy Marcum and Carolyn Hall, long-time leaders in the LGBT equality movement, to honor Candy’s mother, Veronica Marcum. Foundation Scholarships are available to Texas students studying at any accredited school or certificate program. Preference is given to students who self-identify as LGBT, members of LGBT families, or allies who demonstrate significant activities in support of LGBT equality. ** Applicants must be Texas resident. Proof of residency required.

The Pride Alliance annually awards to a faculty, staff, or a community member who have made significant contributions toward supporting Queer and Trans students’ mental health and wellness. Those selected to receive the award contribute their time, energy, and care not just in working with students but in advocating for systemic change. *Deadline TBD, likely March

The Pride Alliance awards the LGBTQ and Ally Scholarship for LGBTA students and allies who have demonstrated interest in promoting diversity. This scholarship is in honor of Mary Finley and Dan Emenheiser. The need for safe spaces prompted the creation of UNT’s Ally Training program. *Deadline TBD, likely March

A scholarship for undergraduate students whose gender identity is different than the sex assigned at birth and who are transitioning or have completed transition and are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. *Deadline TBD, likely March

The scholarship is awarded to students who play an active role in stopping or preventing bullying (particularly as it is displayed towards LGBTQ people), as well as work to improve the climate on campus for LGBTQ+ communities. **Must be enrolled in the Jackson School of Geosciences. **Awarded per semester for a total of $5,000 per year.

The goal of this fund is to provide financial assistance to qualified students who have undergone a personal challenge that has made it difficult to achieve educational goals. The Montemayor scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are graduates from a Texas High School or transfer students from a community college in Texas, and have undergone a personal challenge that has made it difficult to achieve educational goals.