Jonathan Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men

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.