The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Youth Scholarship Program offers financial support for selected LGBTQ+ students and their allies who are or will be pursuing a post-secondary education. The program grants scholarships to students who have shown strong promise and potential, but who, without financial support, might not otherwise complete their educational goals. The program considers academic merits, extracurricular activities, community involvement, personal narrative, and financial need.
The program is consistent with the Center’s mission in helping inspire the next generation of LGBTQ+ students to reach their full potential as we strive to break down barriers to educational opportunities.
Annual funders include Angel City FC & CLEAR, Comcast NBCUniversal, Edison International, and the Felice Samuel Greene Scholarship Fund.
Pride in Tech Scholarship presented by Angel City FC & CLEAR
As part of our shared commitment to increasing representation in engineering and technology fields, Angel City FC & CLEAR are proud to provide a partial scholarship for one student pursuing education working toward a career in software engineering, computer science, product management and design, user experience (UX) design and research, and other related fields. Eligible undergraduate majors include but are not limited to:
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Computer engineering
- Software engineering
- Computer programming
- Engineering technology
Students accepted into an in-person or online coding or programming bootcamp — for example, those offered by Fullstack Academy (including the Grace Hopper Program), App Academy, and FlatIron School — are also eligible to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Applicants:
- Graduating Senior, with either high school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
- A copy of most recent transcripts
- A copy of 2023 college acceptance letter OR proof of bootcamp acceptance
College Applicants:
- Enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
- A copy of most recent transcripts
- Proof of current enrollment
Bootcamp Applicants:
- Enrolled or accepted into an online or in-person coding or programming bootcamp
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
- A copy of most recent transcripts (high school or college)
- Proof of current or planned enrollment
How to Apply
- Complete online application with your information and the accurate length of essays. To start click the link below.
Link: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6329436/clear-angel-city-fc-pride-in-tech-scholarship-application
Selection Process
Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by a scholarship committee, which includes grantor, Center staff, and community members. Applicants will be evaluated on the information furnished by their academic transcript, testimony of their scholarly excellence and skills through letters of recommendation, financial need, and any reinforcing narrative provided in the essays.
Evaluations will begin one week after the application period has closed. Selected recipients will be notified be contacted via emailed on May 5, 2023.
Recommendation
To ensure you do your best work in preparing your application, we recommend that you consult all the resources available to you. If in high school, consult your parents, your guidance counselor, a community mentor and/or any teacher who has been particularly supportive of your development. The same may be said if you are currently in a college/university, but additionally, you may consult staff in your institution’s financial aid and awards office or a person familiar with your schoolwork or employment record.
Comcast NBCUniversal Media Scholarship
Students must be studying an area of media to be eligible. This scholarship is a tuition grant based on financial need only. Because Comcast NBCUniversal aims to support careers in media and entertainment, applicants must be an undergraduate majoring (or for high school senior, declaring a major or pursuing education) in media, including but not limited to:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Website Development
- Journalism
- Communications
- Public Relations
*Excludes: Performing Arts (actors, comedians, improv, musicians)
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating senior, with either high school diploma or GED, or already enrolled in an accredited college or university
- A copy of your 2023 college acceptance letter or proof of current enrollment for Fall 2022
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
How to Apply
- Complete online application with your information and the accurate length of essays. To start click the link below.
Link: https://form.123formbuilder.com/1866357/form
Selection Process
Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by a scholarship committee, which includes grantor, Center staff, and community members. Applicants will be evaluated on the information furnished by their academic transcript, testimony of their scholarly excellence and skills through letters of recommendation, financial need, and any reinforcing narrative provided in the essays.
Evaluations will begin one week after the application period has closed. Selected recipients will be notified be contacted via emailed on May 5, 2023.
Recommendation
To ensure you do your best work in preparing your application, we recommend that you consult all the resources available to you. If in high school, consult your parents, your guidance counsellor, a community mentor and/or any teacher who has been particularly supportive of your development. The same may be said if you are currently in a college/university, but additionally, you may consult staff in your institution’s financial aid and awards office or a person familiar with your schoolwork or employment record.
Edison International STEM Scholarship
Edison International generously provides scholarships funding towards STEM education as it relates to these seven specific areas of study:
- Business (Management Information Systems)
- Computer and Information Services (Computer Programming, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology)
- Engineering (Bio-engineering, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Communication, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Nano)
- Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics)
- Engineering Technology (Computer, Construction, Drafting and Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Surveying, Telecommunication)
- Natural Resources and Conservation (Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, National Resources and Conservation, Wildlife and Wilderness Management)
- Physical Sciences (Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics, Comprehensive Science)
Eligibility Requirements
High School Applicants:
- Graduating Senior, with either high school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
- A copy of most recent transcripts
- A copy of 2023 college acceptance letter
College Applicants:
- Enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
- A copy of most recent transcripts
- Proof of current enrollment
How to Apply
- Complete online application with your information and the accurate length of essays. To start click the link below.
Link: https://form.123formbuilder.com/1358783/form
Selection Process
Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by a scholarship committee, which includes grantor, Center staff, and community members. Applicants will be evaluated on the information furnished by their academic transcript, testimony of their scholarly excellence and skills through letters of recommendation, financial need, and any reinforcing narrative provided in the essays.
Evaluations will begin one week after the application period has closed. Selected recipients will be notified be contacted via emailed on May 5, 2023.
Recommendation
To ensure you do your best work in preparing your application, we recommend that you consult all the resources available to you. If in high school, consult your parents, your guidance counsellor, a community mentor and/or any teacher who has been particularly supportive of your development. The same may be said if you are currently in a college/university, but additionally, you may consult staff in your institution’s financial aid and awards office or a person familiar with your schoolwork or employment record.
Rainbow Youth Scholarship
The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Rainbow Youth Scholarship provides scholarships to LGBTQ+ youth engaged in higher education. This scholarship fund was created to assist youth in reaching their career and educational aspirations, and founded on the belief that all young people are deserving of a supportive educational experience.
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating senior, with either high school diploma or GED, or already enrolled in an accredited college or university
- A copy of your 2023 college acceptance letter or proof of current enrollment for Fall 2022
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
How to Apply
- Complete online application with your information and the accurate length of essays. To start click the link below.
Link: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6333923/la-lgbt-center-s-rainbow-youth-scholarship
Selection Process
Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by a scholarship committee, which includes grantor, Center staff, and community members. Applicants will be evaluated on the information furnished by their academic transcript, testimony of their scholarly excellence and skills through letters of recommendation, financial need, and any reinforcing narrative provided in the essays.
Evaluations will begin one week after the application period has closed. Selected recipients will be notified be contacted via emailed on May 5, 2023.
Recommendation
To ensure you do your best work in preparing your application, we recommend that you consult all the resources available to you. If in high school, consult your parents, your guidance counsellor, a community mentor and/or any teacher who has been particularly supportive of your development. The same may be said if you are currently in a college/university, but additionally, you may consult staff in your institution’s financial aid and awards office or a person familiar with your schoolwork or employment record.
The Felice Samuel Greene Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship funding to deserving enterprising youth interested in higher education. This scholarship fund was created in memory of Felice Samuel Greene, who believed all teenagers are deserving of a supportive educational environment, to help them thrive for a better tomorrow. This scholarship is for youth working diligently in hopes of reaching their career and educational aspirations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating senior, with either high school diploma or GED, or already enrolled in an accredited college or university
- A copy of your 2023 college acceptance letter or proof of current enrollment for Fall 2022
- Two letters of recommendation (teachers, counselors, principles, mentor)
How to Apply
- Complete online application with your information and the accurate length of essays. To start click the link below.
Link: https://form.123formbuilder.com/1891106/form
Selection Process
Scholarship recipients are evaluated and selected by a scholarship committee, which includes grantor, Center staff, and community members. Applicants will be evaluated on the information furnished by their academic transcript, testimony of their scholarly excellence and skills through letters of recommendation, financial need, and any reinforcing narrative provided in the essays.
Evaluations will begin one week after the application period has closed. Selected recipients will be notified be contacted via emailed on May 5, 2023.
Recommendation
To ensure you do your best work in preparing your application, we recommend that you consult all the resources available to you. If in high school, consult your parents, your guidance counsellor, a community mentor and/or any teacher who has been particularly supportive of your development. The same may be said if you are currently in a college/university, but additionally, you may consult staff in your institution’s financial aid and awards office or a person familiar with your schoolwork or employment record.
Contact information
Education Coordinators: Melissa Ramos and Kam Brooks
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