January 9, 2027
GSBA Scholarship Fund
Direct application
Amount varies
25 winners
Eligibility
Demographics
LGBTQIA+
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Washington State residents pursuing certificate, associate, bachelor's, or limited graduate programs at accredited U.S. institutions may apply for GSBA Scholarship and Education Fund awards.
Twenty-five scholarships are available; award amounts vary. Preference goes to LGBTQ+ students, LGBTQ+ family members, and allied students active in LGBTQ+ community support.
Submit one online application. Semi-finalists are notified in mid-March and invited to an online interview in April; scholars are introduced at the annual Scholars Celebration. GSBA partners with Pride Foundation to support LGBTQ+ and allied students across Washington.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online application
- Four essay responses or permitted video alternatives
- Online interview if selected as a semi-finalist
- Four essay responses required, each with a 500-word maximum
- Video responses permitted as an alternative to written essays (up to 5 minutes per question, submitted via shareable link)
- Application submitted via JotForm portal linked from thegsba.org
- Video responses may substitute for written essays and may be up to five minutes per question.