GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

The oldest and one of the largest LGBTQ+ scholarship programs in the country, founded in 1990. Since its founding, the fund has invested over $5 million in LGBTQ+ students.

Geographic Scope: Washington State focus, primarily supporting students in the Puget Sound region and beyond

Focus Areas:

• Supporting LGBTQ+ students with marginalized intersectional identities
• Students demonstrating leadership potential, strong academic ability, and community involvement
• Prioritizes trans and gender-diverse students (46% of recipients)
• Students of color (72% of recipients)
• Emphasis on those from underrepresented backgrounds

Eligibility:

• LGBTQ+ and allied students
• Students pursuing higher education (undergraduate and graduate)
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Strong academic ability
• Community involvement and dedication
• Students with intersectional marginalized identities prioritized

Support Provided:

• Financial support for tuition and education costs
• Network of support and community
• Skills-based workshops
• Leadership training and development programming
• Three-day annual leadership immersion camp/academy
• Four-Year Guarantee available for multi-year support
• Mentorship and alumnae network

Contact Information:

• Address: 400 E Pine St Ste 322, Seattle, WA 98122
• Phone: 206.363.9188
• Email: Office@theGSBA.org
• Website: thegsba.org

How to Apply

Application Process:

1. Complete scholarship application (details of specific form not provided in materials)
2. Participate in Scholarship Interview Day at designated location (City University mentioned as one venue)
3. Attend interview with GSBA representatives
4. Selected scholars are notified and invited to attend Scholars Celebration event

Required Materials:
Specific materials not detailed in provided content, but application should demonstrate:

• Leadership potential
• Academic achievement
• Community involvement and dedication
• Essays/personal statements addressing intersectional identity and commitment to LGBTQ+ community

Selection Process:

• Competitive selection by GSBA committee
• Interview-based evaluation
• Consideration of marginalized intersectional identities

Support Timeline:

• Four-Year Guarantee option available for continuing scholars
• Annual renewal process
• Scholars participate in ongoing programming and events throughout academic year