eQuality Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
$6,000 Scholarships
Introduction
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has promoted student leadership for more than 35 years. As of 2025, our total scholarship awards have exceeded $2,200,000.
Purpose
These scholarships recognize and support students from northern and central California who have demonstrated service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
Eligibility (summary)
Generally, applicants should meet one of the following:
- A resident of northern or central California who completed, or expects to complete, high school or the equivalent between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026; or
- A resident of northern or central California who completed, or expects to complete, community college between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026.
For the full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Apply page.
Use of Funds
Awarded funds may be applied toward post-secondary education at accredited institutions, including colleges, universities, and trade schools.
Recent Awards and Expected Numbers
In 2025, eQuality granted scholarships to seven graduating high school seniors, four community college transfer students, and three medical students. We anticipate awarding a similar number of scholarships in 2026.