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GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

Greater Seattle Business Assn

Funding Amount

Varies by year; $500,000-$600,000 total annual investment across all scholars

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund

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

Geographic Scope: Washington State (Seattle area), North America

Focus Areas:

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ and allied students

  • Prioritizing students with marginalized intersectional identities

  • Leadership development and empowerment

  • Students demonstrating leadership potential, strong academic ability, and community involvement
  • Eligibility:

  • LGBTQ+ and allied students

  • Students with marginalized intersectional identities

  • Strong academic ability required

  • Community involvement and dedication required

  • Students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • What They Support:

  • Financial support for tuition and education

  • Network of support among scholars

  • Skills-based workshops

  • Leadership training and development

  • Three-day annual leadership immersion camp

  • Four-Year Guarantee program for multi-year support

  • Scholars Celebration and annual dinner events
  • Background:
    The scholarship program emphasizes empowering students with marginalized intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community. In 2019-2020, 46% of scholars identified as trans and/or gender diverse, and 72% identified as students of color. The program provides not only financial assistance but comprehensive support including networking, mentorship, and leadership development.

    Contact Information:

  • GSBA

  • 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

    Specific application steps and deadlines are not detailed in the provided content. However, the program includes:

    • Interview Component: Scholarship Interview Day held at City University where applicants meet with GSBA representatives
    • Required Materials: Not specified in available content
    • Selection Criteria:
    • - Leadership potential - Strong academic ability - Community involvement and dedication - Intersectional identity considerations

    Note: For detailed application instructions, deadlines, and required materials, applicants should visit thegsba.org or contact GSBA directly at Office@theGSBA.org or 206.363.9188.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqeducation

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