As an LGBTQ student, I'm hoping to find college scholarships that support the LGBTQ community. Any recommendations on where to start or which organizations offer these kinds of scholarships?
There are actually quite a few organizations and institutions that offer scholarships specifically for LGBTQIA+ students and aligning with their values. Here are some examples:
1. Point Foundation: The largest LGBTQ+ scholarship provider in the U.S., the Point Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students based on a combination of factors including leadership, community involvement, financial need, academic achievement, and personal and future goals.
2. Pride Foundation: Offers various scholarships to students residing in the Pacific Northwest who identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
3. League Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship: Available to graduating high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ.
4. PFLAG National Scholarship Program: Scholarships for LGBTQ+ and ally high school seniors entering higher education.
5. Human Rights Campaign Scholarships: HRC lists multiple scholarships that are aimed towards LGBTQ+ and allied students on their website.
For your specific situation, you might also want to explore scholarships at the colleges you’re interested in. Many schools list their internal and affinity scholarships on their financial aid websites, and there can be opportunities specifically for students who identify as LGBTQ+. Beyond this, don’t forget to make use of scholarship search platforms like Fastweb or Appily, where you can input your specific demographics and interests to match with appropriate scholarship opportunities.
It's always a good idea to cast a wide net and apply for as many scholarships as you can!
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