The McKeon Scholarship is available to LGBT students, allies, and the children of LGBT parents who have a permanent residence in the Acorn Equality Fund service area (all counties in Illinois except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will). Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, as well as political involvement and advocacy for LGBT issues.
Category Archives: scholarships-for-high-school-seniors
Stukent Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in the spring semester in two-year, four-year, or graduate degree programs. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have a plan to launch a small business (must include a heavy online element).
Baer Reintegration Scholarship
This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are pursuing high school completion/GED studies or postsecondary education (including graduate degrees) and have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. Students must be 18 years of age or older and actively involved in rehabilitive efforts.
Augsburg College International President’s Scholarship
This scholarship is open to international students who plan to attend Augsburg College as freshmen. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Catawba Valley Pride Scholarship
This scholarship is available for current high school seniors who reside in Catawba, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Iredell or Lincoln County, North Carolina. Applicants must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or as a straight LGBT ally committed to the cause of equality.
Tonda Taylor Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is available for LGBT students residing in Charlotte, NC. Applicants must be accepted to or attending an accredited college or university and must be under the age of 21.
UNF HELP NE FL E Week Scholarship
This scholarship is open to U.S. students who plan to attend the University of North Florida and declare an interest in majoring in engineering. Students must have a high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Spotlight Awards Program
This awards program is open to international and U.S. high school students who reside in the following California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Diego. Students must audition in one of the following categories: acting, ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, jazz instrumental, classical instrumental.
YASME Foundation Scholarship
The YASME Foundation Scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who are licensed radio amateurs (general class or higher) and studying the sciences or engineering. Preference will be given to students who are active in a local amateur radio club and in community service, as well as students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class (high school or college).
Allen and Bertha Watson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are licensed radio amateurs studying science, technology, or engineering. Students must be residents of or attending college in Oklahoma (second preference goes to students residing in or attending college in Texas).