Scholarship

We believe that one way to elevate our community is through higher education. We recognize that there are many deserving undergraduate students in the LGBT+ community who may need assistance, mentoring, and support in their college careers, and who, due to their identification as LGBT+ may be at risk for loss of educational funding and support.

THE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SEASON IS CLOSED. THE 2024 APPLICATION SEASON WILL OPEN IN SPRING 2024.

Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship opportunity:

Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, and/or another sexual or gender identity minority
Have demonstrated financial need or hardship
Be seeking an undergraduate degree in any area of study at The University of Arizona in the 2023-2024 school year
Have a minimum 2.75 GPA (3.5 high school GPA for incoming first-year-students)
Demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship or business ownership
Agree to attend a Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting
Consent to the use of your name and photo in conjunction with this award

Scholarship Details

Current first-year students and sophomores will be eligible to receive $2500 toward their tuition.

$1,250 (fall) and $1,250 (spring) will be paid directly to the UofA via the bursar’s office.

Incoming first year students will be eligible to receive $1250 toward their first year of study.
Juniors entering their senior year are eligible to receive $1250 toward their final year of study.

$625 (fall) and $625 (spring) will be paid directly to the UofA via the bursar’s office.

Awardees will be eligible to renew their award (multi-year) through their senior year.

Application

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