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LGBTQ+ students and allies who are heavily involved in the community have a variety of scholarship opportunities to look into. While many are based on financial need, others consider your academic record and leadership skills instead.
When choosing these scholarships, we focused on options that celebrated students who were leaders in the LGBTQ+ community. We also looked for scholarships that offered a large payout and were based on both merit- and need-based criteria.
Things we love about the Point Foundation Scholarship: It’s open to a wide range of applicants, international students are welcome and it awards a decent chunk of change. This scholarship program is designed to cover any remaining financial need — up to $13,500 — after you’ve exhausted all other grant, scholarship, loan and work-study options. Aside from considering your financial need, the committee is also looking for a proven track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement and students who’ve worked to better the LGBTQ community.
Didn’t get enough scholarship money? Here are a few other options for covering your education expenses:
Whether you’re an LGBTQ+ student or an ally in the community, you have a variety of options when it comes to free money for college. And if you’re interested in learning more ways to fund your degree, take a look at our A-to-Z list of scholarships and our guide to student loans.
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