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Just a few: (LBGT stands for Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transexual)
Amethyst Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
http://www.dt.uh.edu/campus/help/outreach/scholarships/pdfs/D101.pdf
For LGBT residents of the U.S. who are persuing higher education. Must have resided in Texas for at least one year.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Arcus Foundation (Michigan)
http://www.arcusfoundation.org/pages/home.shtml
Sponsors the The Arcus Gay and Lesbian Fund, to improve the quality of life in Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan by funding projects and organizations which promote social justice, youth, arts and culture, and the environment; and to celebrate the Gay Community in Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan, making its presence better known and appreciated, and ultimately to nurture an attitude of acceptance and appreciation of all forms of diversity in our community.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
The Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation
http://www.astraea.org/PHP/Grants/Main.php4
A source of financial support for organizations and projects that are lesbian-led and/or lesbian focused.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
The City University of New York
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies
http://www.clags.org
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) was founded at The City University of New York in 1991 to promote scholarly research and public programming about lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) lives, experiences, and histories. Applicants for the Center's fellowships are encouraged to apply for as many awards as they find themselves eligible for. U.S. citizenship is not required for any CLAGS award; fellowship winners may be eligible for U.S. residency through The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Colin Higgins Foundation
http://www.colinhiggins.org/main.cfm
The Foundation is particularly interested in assisting organizations that have a significant impact in areas such as AIDS education and advocacy, and the empowerment of gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered peoples.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
FinAid : Financial Aid for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml
A compilation of funding sources by FinAid.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship
http://www.ffbciowa.org/scholarship.htm
For lesbian and gay Iowa high school students.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Forum Foundation Scholarships
http://www.theforumfoundation.org/
Intended to promote positive gay identity, to encourage continued academic and career progress and to assist financing higher education and educational experiences. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on scholastic achievement or promise, financial need and leadership abilities. Preference given to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Scholarship applications will be available in April at school counseling or financial aid offices. For more information, call (586) 573-9932 or send an e-mail to
[email protected]
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Funders of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Programs
Directory of Funders of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Programs
http://www.lgbtfunders.org/lgbtfunders/resource.htm
The Funders Directory provides information on potential funders for organizations and projects working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. All of the organizations listed have provided financial support to LGBT programs. However, the extent of support varies greatly, from exclusive funding of LGBT projects, to awarding a single grant to a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender organization. This publication is the most comprehensive listing of LGBT funders in the country. Funding patterns and priorities are constantly shifting and evolving, and new projects and funders are continually emerging. The information in this document reflects the data available at the time of publication, and should not be viewed as definitive.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Gill Foundation (Colorado)
http://www.gillfoundation.org/funding/
Provides funding for organizations serving bixexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals as well as fundraising advice.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation
http://www.league-att.org/foundation
For high school seniors who will be attending accredited two or four year colleges and universities.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Lee Dubin Memorial Fund
http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm
COLAGE (Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere) provides scholarships for any undergraduate student with one or more LGBT parent.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Michigan State University
Gay-Lesbian-Bi-Transgendered Faculty & Staff Association
Pride Scholarships
http://www.msu.edu/user/glfsa/
To recognize young people attending Michigan State University who contribute to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community. At least one $2500 scholarship will be awarded each year. Application deadline: May 1. For more information, contact the Gay-Lesbian-Bi-Transgendered Faculty & Staff Association at
[email protected]
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Minnesota Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Trangender Education Fund Scholarship Links
http://scc.net/~t-bonham/EDLINKS.HTM
Another compilation of funding sources.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Paid Internship
http://www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/interns_and_fellows
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National Scholarship Program
http://www.pflag.org/index.php?id=619
Deadline: Feb. 14
PFLAG National Scholarships are available for high school gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) seniors, and students who are allies and supporters of the GLBT community and entering college in the fall of 2006.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship Fund
http://www.thepointfoundation.org/
Founded in 2001, the Point Foundation is the first nationwide LGBT scholarship foundation granting scholarships to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of distinction. The mission of The Point Foundation is to provide financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Pride Foundation Scholarships
www.pridefoundation.org
The Pride Foundation administers over twenty-five distinct scholarship funds. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska). In addition to general scholarships for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied students, there are a number of specific scholarships targeting various demographics and areas of study. The scholarships range from $500 to $10,000. The deadline is January 14. For more information, contact Randy Brians at The Pride Foundation, 1-800-735-7287 or via e-mail at
[email protected] or visit their web site at www.pridefoundation.org.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
University of Michigan Gay and Lesbian Alumni Society (UMGALAS)
http://www.umich.edu/~umgalas/
http://www.finaid.umich.edu/media/pdf_scholarships_autogen/umgalas.pdf
Established a scholarship fund. Three named scholarships (Detroit Eagle Gay Community, Jim Toy, and UMGALAS) are awarded each year. Two $500 awards are given each fall and winter semester to LGBT students who have demonstrated leadership, support, or involvement in organizations, activities or issues that benefit the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities and especially LGBT communities of color (Toy). If you are a student interested in applying for any of the UMGALAS scholarships you can visit the U-M Office of Financial Aid Scholarship site.
(Last checked 01/29/07)
Wayne State University
Michael LaGatella Scholarship
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/
scholarship_detail.asp?scholarship_id=1968&browse=M
Given to promote a positive gay/lesbian identity, to encourage continued academic progress and to assist in financing higher education for gay/lesbian or other supportive individuals attending WSU. Financial need and GPA are considered. An interview with the Scholarship Committee may be required. Scholarship amount is $1000.
(Last checked 01/29/07)