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John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-San Diego Chapter
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/15/2025
Closes: 3/15/2026

The John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ San Diego County, California residents for college. High school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA for high school seniors, minimum 2.8 GPA for undergraduate and graduate students
  • Resident of San Diego County, California
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a bachelor's or graduate degree fulltime
  • LGBTQ+
  • Participation in advocacy, community service, or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: San Diego
    Minimum GPA
    2.8
    Activities
    Advocacy, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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