Out for Education Scholarship 2026

APPLICATION OPENS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Out for Education (OFE) recognizes outstanding LGBTQIA+ students and the children of LGBTQIA+ parents by contributing toward their college education.

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Scholarship awards will be determined by funds available at the time they are granted. During the last several years, OFE has recognized and granted outstanding LGBTQIA+ students multiple scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.

APPLICATION OPENS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

• Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or be the child of a member of the LGBTQIA+ community;

• Attending or has attended a Houston-area (which includes Harris or a contiguous county) high school, college, or trade school.

• A GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0 GPA from current or last school attended.

• Provide an official transcript at the end of each academic year to be eligible for continued disbursement of funds for the following academic year (if eligible).  

• Successful interview (if selected after application review)

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

To qualify for the initial selection process, the student must submit the following by the March 1, 2026 deadline:

• A completed application;

• An essay;

• A current transcript;

• One letter of recommendation from a school or professional reference;

OFE will review each applicant’s application, achievements, and financial need. The selection committee will then make preliminary selections for finalists who will be invited to an interview. 

For questions regarding this scholarship please reach out to [email protected]

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2026 @ 11:59 PM