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LGBTQ+ student leaders age 24 or younger who graduated high school or earned a GED in the D.C. Metro area and are starting their first semester of post-secondary education may apply.
SMYAL awards one $5,000 scholarship through Sophie's Live Out Loud Award, named for advocate Sophie Magerl. Winners are featured publicly by the organization.
Write a personal essay up to 1,500 words on your journey as an LGBTQ+ leader, obtain two letters of support, and submit a list of programs you have applied to along with any acceptance letters received.
The Sophie's Live Out Loud Award awards $5,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is May 17, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: LGBTQIA+; Age up to 24; First year; Leadership. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a COSMA-accredited sport management program with at least a 3.5 GPA may apply for the COSMA Student Scholarship. This one-time award provides up to $1,500 toward tuition, fees, or supplies, and the number of recipients varies each year. Applicants submit a 500-word statement on the impact they plan to have on sport management, including career aspirations and how the scholarship will support that goal. The award recognizes students dedicated to improving sport management education.
Essay written for youIdaho high school seniors with a strong record of advancing human rights may apply for up to three merit-based scholarships of $2,500 each. Preference goes to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC applicants with financial need. Funds may support college, trade school, or a gap year. Prepare an application highlighting your human rights work and submit by May 1. The Eve Devitt Fund recognizes young Idaho leaders working to advance human rights in their communities.
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