Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship

Urgency: HighEasy

The Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to high school seniors who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are pursuing a degree in the U.S. or Canada.

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

$3,000

Award amount

Requirements

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Best for

LGBTQIA+ high school seniors
Students seeking a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree

Key highlights

$3,000 award amount
Open to U.S. residents
Minimum 3.00 GPA required

Why apply

Financial assistance for education costs
Support for LGBTQIA+ students

Important checks

Verify eligibility criteria on the official site
Check application deadlines

Who can apply

High school senior
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Resident of the U.S.
Planning to attend school in the U.S. or Canada
Identify as LGBTQIA+
U.S. citizen, conditional permanent resident, or permanent resident

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

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Quick facts

Status

Open

Study levels

High school senior

Field of study

Education

Eligible institutions

Payout method

Paid directly to the student

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
Apply through the official site linked above.

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Ensure your GPA meets the minimum requirement

Key requirements (8)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

DocumentsSpecial eligibility

Minimum 3.00 GPA.
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
Planning to attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
U.S. citizen, conditional permanent resident, or permanent resident.
Asexual, bisexual, gay, genderqueer, intersex, lesbian, nonbinary, prefer to self-identify, transgender, transgender female to male, transgender male to female, or two-spirit.
Participation in community service or leadership.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)

Applying

Applications can be submitted through the official scholarship page by the deadline of April 15, 2026.

Award & payment

Amount: $3,000

Payout: Paid directly to the student

About the provider

Overview

This scholarship offers $3,000 to support LGBTQIA+ high school seniors pursuing higher education in the U.S. or Canada.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

High school seniors who identify as LGBTQIA+ and meet other criteria.

Where can I apply for the scholarship?

Applications can be submitted at the official scholarship page.

Key requirements (8)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

DocumentsSpecial eligibility

Minimum 3.00 GPA.
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
Planning to attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
U.S. citizen, conditional permanent resident, or permanent resident.
Asexual, bisexual, gay, genderqueer, intersex, lesbian, nonbinary, prefer to self-identify, transgender, transgender female to male, transgender male to female, or two-spirit.
Participation in community service or leadership.