LGBTQ Scholarships Around the World

The increasing awareness towards gender inclusivity and fluidity across the globe has pushed not only governments but education providers to make new laws for the upliftment of the LGBTQ community. Various countries have come forward in accepting and supporting LGBTQ community like Norway, Denmark, USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Ireland. Education is an essential tool which empowers, enlightens and provides individuals with plentiful opportunities to lead a better life. Thus, gender barriers must not stop you from actualising your dream career. Many universities across the world understand this idea and therefore provide special grants to students belonging to LGBTQ community for higher education. Keeping that in mind, we have curated a list of LGBTQ scholarships provided by different countries around the world!

Top LGBTQ Scholarships to Study Abroad

There are numerous scholarships offered to LGBTQ students planning to study abroad at inclusive universities and offer them with the best academic opportunities. Here are some of the most popular LGBTQ Scholarships to study abroad:

LGBTQ Scholarships	Details	Amount
Point Foundation Scholarships	For LGBTQ students at UG & PG level to pursue a 4-year program in the USA	Differs every year
Pride Foundation Scholarships	Annual scholarships for LGBTQ students in financial need or coming from an LGBTQ-lacking youth community	$3,250 to $12,000 (INR 2.6 Lakhs to INR 9.9 Lakhs)
Colin Higgins Courage Award	LGBTQ+ youth activists who have overcome different hardships and struggles	$10,000 (INR 8.2 Lakhs)
Markowski-Leach Scholarships	LGBTQ+ students with atleast 2.0 cgpa in a degree or teaching course at the following universities: San Francisco State University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of California San Francisco, or University of California Hasting College of Law	Varies
CFPCA LGBT Endowed Scholarship	Meritorious students who have worked positively towards LGBT issues (preferably Wayne State University LGBT students)	$500 (INR 41,000)
The Gamma Mu Foundation	For gay students planning to pursue college or university studies or diploma/professional programs	–
Out to Innovate Scholarships	For LGBTQ+ students planning to pursue UG or PG course in STEM subjects. The applicant must have atleast 3.0 GPA and two years of post high-school education	–

LGBTQ Scholarships to Study in Canada 2023

• The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose is a national, publicly-supported, scholarship-granting organization focused on helping LGBTQ students. It endeavours to facilitate LGBTQs to accomplish their academic and leadership goals.
• The Bill 7 Award Scholarships for LGBTQ awarded at postgraduate levels founded and given by the BIll foundation of Canada.
• University of Alberta Michael Phair Leadership Award is offered by the University of Alberta and its affiliated colleges at UG and PG levels. This university has a higher number of LGBTQ population.
• The Pride Education Network is considered a multidisciplinary scholarship that is offered to secondary school students in British Columbia who are planning to attend an academy or college in Canada.
• Start Proud is commonly known as Start Scholarship meant for LGBTQ students and young professionals with the aim to emulate and aspire Student Leadership.  Meant for Canadian post-secondary program of higher studies.

LGBTQ Scholarships to Study in the USA 2023

• The Pride Foundation: Established in 1985 pride foundation encourages the education of  LGBTQ students who want to study further pride foundation plays a vital role in their education. The award is limited to countries like Idaho, Alaska Montana, Oregon and Washington.
• National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals: Known as NOGLSTP and founded in 1990 is awarded to students active allies of the LGBTQ community, to assist undergraduate or graduate degrees in the fields of engineering, engineering science, technology, or mathematics. Two $5000 scholarships will be awarded for the upcoming academic year.
• The Point Foundation: The Pride Foundation is a community college scholarship program covering  50 scholarships in science and arts fields These awards are characterised by large scholarship-granting awards range from $5,000 to $10,000 (INR 4.1 Lakhs to INR 8.2 Lakhs)
• Roy Scrivner Research Grants: This Grant is issued by APF with an award of  $10,000 (INR 8.2 Lakhs) grant for experiential and applied research centered on lesbian, gay and bisexual families.
• Live Out Loud Scholarship: The most prominent scholarship among US universities .offering  $10,000 (INR 8.2 Lakhs) each year to graduating LGBTQ high school seniors limited to three states that are, New Jersey Connecticut and New York.
• Human Rights Campaign Scholarship Database: Run by HRCSD department of Human rights offer LGBTQ  scholarships and other funding opportunities to those aspiring to opt for higher studies.
• Stonewall Foundation Scholarships: The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to support  LGBT community, particularly in New York, This program provides one-year scholarships of $1,500 (INR 1.2 Lakhs) or $3,000 (INR 2.4 Lakhs) to those graduating in high school or graduate school.
• The Gamma Mu Foundation: This is a semi-government foundation which provides financial assistance for gay men who want to pursue their education at a college and university level.

LGBTQ Scholarships to Study in New Zealand and Australia 

• Collin Higgins Youth Courage Award: Meant for students between the age group of 18-35  and offered to meritorious students administering various medical and engineering courses. the scholarship amount is  $10,000 (INR 8.2 Lakhs) offered annually or as contingency amount depending on the university.
• Monash Queer Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the Monash University group and is widely known among the LGBT community available for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Both  Australian new Zealand students are eligible to apply.
• Rainbow New Zealand was also known by queer scholarships offers financial assistance to students enrolling in a full-time degree program at a recognized university. Only the citizens of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents can apply.
• The Pinnacle Foundation: Pinnacle Foundation is private NGO that works for the upliftment and education of for young LGBTQ people who desire to undertake full-time education at a public or private secondary school in Australia it also entertains the international students.

LGBTQ Scholarships to Study in UK 2023

• Positive action for LGBT+ MSc Scholarship at University of Edinburgh Business School– University of Edinburgh offers two LGBT scholarships worth £10,000 to students planning to study masters course from the university. The main purpose of this scholarship is to bring a change in the business domain and support the LGBT community.
• LGBTQ+ Allies Scholarship at De Montfort University in the UK offers marvelous scholarships to two international students of the LGBTQ+ community. Scholarships will cover all the expenses such as tuition fees, accommodation, and living costs as well.

Other LGBT Scholarships 2023

• IGLTA Foundation Scholarships: Stands for International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association is an international organisation that provides financial support in order to promote education in the fields of tourism and hospitality.
• Crossing Borders: Foundation gives away the Youth Courage Award yearly to recognize outstanding students who demonstrate courage in the face of adversity and prejudice. The aim is to connect students from various ethnicities and promoting Diversity Scholarship for ethnic minority and LGBT students.
• The Kay Longcope Scholarship Award: Named after Journalist Kay Longcope was a co-founder of the statewide LGBTQ newsweekly it offers Grants up to $3,000 (INR 2.4 Lakhs) tuition support annually to LGBTQ scholar and focuses on students with an exceptional background in journalism
• LEAGUE Foundation – LGBT Scholarship – This scholarship is valid for students applying to universities in the USA and Canada and for US citizens or legal immigrants. The scholarship is awarded in 5 categories to 13 students. The scholarships application are received from January to April.

• The National Gay Pilots Association Education Fund – This scholarship is awarded to excellent students with contributions to the LGBT community and interest in pursuing an aviation course from the USA university.

• APIQWTC Scholarship – The scholarship is awarded to two Asian Pacific Islander, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or transgender students enrolled in technical or professional courses worth  $2,500 (INR 2 Lakhs)
• PFLAG National Scholarships– The scholarship is launched by the American organization for supporting the LGBT community worldwide. The scholarship worth $1,000 to $5,000 (INR 82,000 to 4 Lakhs) is awarded to 5 – 8 students.

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