GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
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:
Eligibility:
What They Support:
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:
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.
What Greater Seattle Business Assn actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $53K
- Median grant
- $26K
- Range
- $5,875–$47K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.
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