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SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Scholarship

Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/16/2026
Closes: 5/17/2026

The SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Scholarship provides financial assistance to young leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area who plan to attend college. Students who participate in advocacy, community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership activities are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Participation in advocacy, community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership
  • Aged 24 or younger

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Maximum Age
    24
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MD, VA, DC
    Activities
    Advocacy, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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