As an international student who's part of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm curious if there are scholarships specifically aimed at supporting gay students studying abroad. Would love to hear about any organizations or programs to look into.
Sure, great question! There are indeed organizations and scholarship programs targeting LGBTQ+ international students. However, the availability could vary based on the country you're interested in. Let me share a few examples:
1. Point Foundation Scholarships: This is the largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. It offers scholarships to domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and leadership.
2. Pride Foundation Scholarships: The Pride Foundation offers over 50 different scholarships, but they're primarily targeted towards students residing in the U.S., particularly in the Northwest region. However, some of their scholarships are available to international students as well.
3. Safe Schools Coalition: This organization offers a list of scholarships that are specific to different states in the U.S, and some of them are open to international students as well. Their focus is on supporting students from around the globe who identify under the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
4. LGBT Scholarship Database by The Human Rights Campaign: Both of these databases include a variety of scholarships targeted toward LGBTQ+ students, though some may require U.S. citizenship.
5. Queer Foundation Scholarships: This foundation offers scholarships for queer-identified students who are in high school, but may also be applicable to first-year international students in the U.S.
Remember, many universities also offer their own scholarships for LGBTQ+ students. Make sure to check with the financial aid office of the individual schools you're applying to, and don't hesitate to search for other funding options. Lastly, there are also general scholarships open to all international students which you might qualify for, so don't restrict your search to ones specifically targeted for the LGBTQ+ community. Good luck!
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