eQuality Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
For over three and a half decades, the eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has been nurturing student leadership. By 2025, the total amount of scholarships we've awarded exceeded $2,200,000. What is our purpose? We at eQuality Scholarship Collaborative provide scholarships as a way to recognize and inspire students from northern and central California for their contributions to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Who can apply? Generally, students who are eligible fall under one of the following categories: - Individuals residing in northern or central California who have completed or anticipate completing high school or its equivalent between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2025; - Residents of northern or central California who have completed or anticipate completing community college between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2025; - Students who are pursuing a medical degree at a recognized medical/graduate school in northern or central California. For a comprehensive list of eligibility criteria, please visit the Apply page on our website. What do the scholarships cover? The scholarships can be utilized for post-secondary education at accredited institutions, including colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Some scholarships are specifically designated for college/university or medical/graduate school. How many scholarships are awarded? In 2025, eQuality granted scholarships to seven high school graduates, four students transferring from community colleges, and three medical students. We anticipate awarding a similar number of scholarships in 2026.
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