The Gamma Mu Scholarships Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program.
Donor Name: Gamma Mu Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Grant Type: Scholarship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Scholarship Size: $1,000-$2,500
Details:
Scholarship Programs focus specifically on supporting female students, just as there are scholarship programs that are restricted to applicants from certain ethnic groups, particular states, or students studying in particular fields.
Scholarships are awarded based upon financial need and the desire to pursue additional training through academic or vocational endeavors. The applicant must be a gay man (with the exception of the “Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship In Memory of Ray Williams” and the “Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship” which will be awarded to two LGBT students) under 35 years of age, have completed high school (or GED) by June of the current year, and be a U.S. citizen. Preference is given to 1) students who are living in, have come from, or plan to attend school in a rural and/or underserved area; 2) students who have overcome issues of discrimination and/or marginalization within their community; 3) students who demonstrate leadership qualities and pursue goals to benefit the LGBT community; and 4) students who demonstrate a strong academic performance.
Funding Information
Each year the Gamma Mu Foundation’s Board of Directors sets the amount for the Scholarship Awards; historically they have ranged $1,000-$2,500 per award.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a scholarship, students must:
- Submit a completed application online no later than March 31.
- Have completed high school or the GED by June of the application year.
- Be admitted to an accredited college, university, or vocational institution for fall of the current year or spring of the following year.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a gay male (or LGBT student for the “Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship” and the “Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship”) under 35 years of age at time of application.
For more information, visit Gamma Mu Foundation.
