We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship

We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship

Funder: Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation (GRGRF)

Overview: The We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship is born of the notion that helping an individual lifts the entire community. The scholarship provides one-time gifts annually to support LGBTQ individuals pursuing vocational and technical training programs that lead to financial stability and meaningful employment opportunities.

Award Details

• Number of awards: Up to 3 grants per year
• Award amount: Up to $10,000 per grant
• Award type: One-time annual gift

Geographic Scope

• Service area: San Francisco Bay Area

Focus Areas

• Post-secondary education in trade and technical degrees or certificates
• Vocational and technical training programs
• Programs and education leading to financial stability

Eligibility Requirements

• Post-high school education applicants
• Focus on trade and technical degrees or certificates
• Must be currently enrolled or formally accepted to a program at time of award
• Underserved groups within the LGBTQ+ community strongly encouraged to apply

Post-Award Requirements

• Be currently enrolled or formally accepted to a program
• Prior to graduation from course of study at time of award letter
• Provide evidence of good standing (available from program registrar)
• Fulfill all requirements within 4 months of award letter date

Contact Information

• Email: WeRise@grgrf.org
• Organization: Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation, 584 Castro Street #495, San Francisco, CA 94114
• Federal Tax ID: 20-5024289

Impact Statement

The foundation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share dedication to advancement of LGBTQ rights. Grants support individuals attending school or vocational training programs to launch careers and change their futures. The foundation celebrates a wide spectrum of dreams and is deeply inspired by those who have faced adversity and seek rewarding futures.