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    Lipsky/Whittaker Scholarship

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    The Lipsky/Whittaker Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQIA+ individuals and those raised in LGBTQ+ households who reside in Rhode Island. Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students pursuing a degree full-time and have a history of LGBTQ+ activism.

    Apr 24, 2026

    deadline passed

    $5,000

    Award amount

    7

    Requirements

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Rhode Island
    • High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time
    • Identify as LGBTQ+ or raised in an LGBTQ+ household
    • Participate in LGBTQ+ activism
    • Aged 24 or younger

    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, History

    Eligible institutions

    Payout method

    Not stated on the listing

    Before you apply

    AI guidance

    Things to double-check on the official page.

    Important checks

    • Verify residency in Rhode Island
    • Confirm participation in LGBTQ+ activism

    Missing or unclear on the listing

    • Specific application requirements or documents needed

    Next steps

    AI guidance

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

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

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    Application tips

    AI guidance

    Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

    • Prepare documentation of LGBTQ+ activism
    • Ensure you meet age and residency requirements

    Key requirements (7)

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

    DocumentsSpecial eligibility
    • Resident of Rhode Island.
    • High school senior or undergraduate student.
    • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
    • Attending or planning to attend school in Rhode Island.
    • Identify as LGBTQ+ or raised in a LGBTQ+ household.
    • Particpate in LGBTQ+ activism.
    • Aged 24 or younger.

    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 are due by April 24, 2026.

    Award & payment

    Amount: $5,000

    Payout: Not stated on the listing

    About the provider

    Overview

    offers this scholarship to help cover education costs for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Rhode Island.

    Sponsor & application

    Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

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

    FAQ

    Who can apply for this scholarship?
    Residents of Rhode Island who are high school seniors or undergraduate students and identify as LGBTQ+ or raised in an LGBTQ+ household.
    What is the deadline to apply?
    The deadline to apply is April 24, 2026.
    What are the eligibility requirements?
    Applicants must be residents of Rhode Island, high school seniors or undergraduate students, seeking a degree full-time, and participate in LGBTQ+ activism.