Scholarships & Opportunities for Trans and gender diverse Students in 2026
Scholarships
Scholarship | Deadline | Award | Who Can Apply? |
John Reinert Scholarship | 🔄 Rolling | $1,000 | LGBTQ+ students in basic law enforcement training |
Edward Scott Morrison Scholarship | 🔄 Rolling | Varies | LGBTQIA+ undergraduate students at UCLA |
Prism Foundation Scholarship | ❌ 6/5/26 | $1,000–$5,000 | Undergraduate & graduate students; API/LGBTQIA+ community involvement |
FAB "Finish A Bachelor" | ❌ 6/15/26 | $2,000 | Juniors/seniors under 23 with financial need |
Out to Innovate Scholarship | ❌ 6/30/26 | $5,000 | LGBTQ+ STEM students; 2.75+ GPA |
Rainbow Chamber Foundation | ❌ 8/15/26 | $1,500–$2,500 | LGBTQ+ high school & college students in eligible CA counties |
🔄 Rolling = Apply anytime / check current availability❌ = 2026 deadline has passed
🔔 Apply Again — Next Cycle
Keep these on your list and check for the 2027 application:
Prism Foundation — Check spring 2027
FAB "Finish A Bachelor" — Check spring 2027
Out to Innovate — Check spring 2027
Rainbow Chamber Foundation — Check summer 2027
UCLA Lambda Alumni Association — Check summer/fall 2027
Parkland College Academic Opportunity — Check summer 2027
UW Diversity Scholarship — Check spring/summer 2027
Tip: Deadlines and eligibility can change each year. Always verify the current application information before applying.
Internships
Internship | Availability | Who Can Apply? |
Denver Element Internship | Year-round | Human services, counseling & social work students |
Pride Internship | Varies | Undergraduate & graduate students interested in LGBT issues |
PFLAG Advocacy & Policy | Summer | College students & recent graduates |
The Center Social Work/Direct Service | Varies | MSW, counseling & addiction counseling students |
Scholarship Application Help
Find Scholarships
BigFuture — Free scholarship search and college-planning tools
Fastweb — Scholarship and internship database
PFLAG Scholarship Programs — LGBTQ+ scholarships through local PFLAG chapters
Get Help With Applications
UPchieve — Free 1-on-1 help with college essays and applications
College/University Financial Aid Office — Help with financial aid and school-specific scholarships
Financial Aid
FAFSA — Federal financial aid application
Colorado CASFA — Colorado state financial aid application for students who may not qualify for federal aid
Prepare These Materials Early
☐ Résumé
☐ Personal statement / essay
☐ Short biography
☐ Transcript & GPA
☐ Work history
☐ Volunteer & community involvement
☐ Awards & accomplishments
☐ Career/education goals
☐ 2–3 recommendation contacts
☐ Financial-aid information, if required
Application Tip
Create a folder with your basic application materials. Many scholarships ask for similar information, so having these materials ready can make applying for multiple scholarships much easier.
Never pay to apply for a scholarship. Be cautious of applications asking for unnecessary personal or financial information.
Deadlines and eligibility can change each year. Always verify the current application information before applying.
