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Billy Bean Scholarship

Hillsborough Education Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2025
Closes: 1/31/2026

The Billy Bean Scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ graduating seniors from Hillsborough County public schools in Florida who have shown exceptional leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students planning to pursue a certification or degree are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Hillsborough County, Florida
  • High school senior from a Hillsborough County Public School in Florida
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their school or communities

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Hillsborough
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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