LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Program

Applications are being accepted until April 30, 2025.
 

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for law students and/or recent law school graduates studying for the Bar who are working or will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work.

• The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.
• One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee. 

Eligibilty Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Must be either a first or second or third year law student in good standing in an ABA accredited law school, or a recent law graduate from an ABA accredited law school still studying for the Bar Exam.
2. Have a secured an internship or job for Summer 2025 (which may extend beyond the Summer) and/or the Fall of 2025 with a public interest organization engaged in legal or policy work with a direct impact on LGBTQ+ individuals.

Applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their complete application and all supporting materials, and demonstrated commitment to improve the legal and social standing of the LGBTQ+ community, including LGBTQ+ individuals.  Every effort will be made to award three scholarships and to reflect diversity in the award recipients. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application form
  
  • Please read the application instructions carefully.   

Required Supporting Materials

* All supporting materials will be uploaded with the application where indicated.

1. Current Resume
2. Law School Transcript
3. Personal Statement (Not exceeding 500 words)
4. Two Letters of Recommendation.

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025 (COB)

For additional inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Matching Challenge

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Every dollar donated helps us fund the important work of these law students and recent law school graduates just beginning their careers and committed to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights! Your gift of $10, $100, $1,000, or whatever you can give, is instrumental in our efforts to protect and advance the rights and liberties of LGBTQ+ individuals through legal assistance.

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Past Scholarship Recipients' Page

• LGBTQ+ Scholarship recipients from 2019-2024.