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Jonathan Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men

Bread and Roses Community Fund

Funding Amount

$5,000 - $10,000

Deadline

December 5, 2026

240 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jonathan Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men

Award Size: $5,000 - $10,000 college scholarships

Background: Established in 1994 by the late Jonathan R. Lax, an entrepreneur, inventor, and proud gay man who fought for civil rights for all LGBTQ people. The fund encourages gay men to pursue higher education, contribute to society through activism, and be out about their sexual orientation.

Status: Applications closed December 5, 2025. Next cycle expected late 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be gay men AND meet one of the following:

Option 1:

  • Graduated from a high school in Philadelphia region (Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia counties)

  • Enrolled at an accredited college, graduate, or professional school in the United States
  • Option 2:

  • Graduated from high school outside the region

  • Enrolled at an accredited college, graduate, or professional school in the Philadelphia region
  • Scholarship Committee

    The Jonathan Lax Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to eligible scholars.

    Contact: lax@breadrosesfund.org

      Recent Scholars (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

      Documented scholarship recipients pursuing degrees in:
    • Social work and healthcare
    • Nursing and public health
    • Medicine and healthcare administration
    • Education and sociology
    • Business and international relations
    • Arts and communications
    • Nursing and psychiatric health

    Many scholars are active in LGBTQ+ advocacy and community service.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status: Applications closed December 5, 2025. Next cycle expected late 2026.

    How to Stay Informed:

  • Sign up for Jonathan Lax Scholarship for Gay Men mailing list to receive news and updates

  • Virtual information sessions held (2025 session: Tuesday, November 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET)
  • Contact for Questions: lax@breadrosesfund.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqnonprofits

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