Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship

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The Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to high school seniors who identify as LGBTQIA+ and plan to attend a vocational school, college, or university in the U.S.

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

$3,000

Award amount

Requirements

Who can apply

Minimum 3.00 GPA
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior
Planning to attend a vocational school, college, or university in the U.S.
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Identify as LGBTQIA+
Demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity

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, Legal Professions and Law Studies

Eligible institutions

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

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Verify application deadlines
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Specific application steps

Next steps

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Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
Apply through the official site linked above.

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Prepare to demonstrate leadership in diversity
Ensure GPA meets the minimum requirement
Gather necessary personal identification documents

Key requirements (8)

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

Special eligibility

Minimum 3.00 GPA.
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree.
Planning to attend school in the U.S.
U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Asexual, bisexual, gay, genderqueer, intersex, lesbian, nonbinary, prefer to self-identify, transgender, transgender female to male, transgender male to female, or two-spirit.
Demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and understanding in the community.

Applying

Applications can be submitted online through the provided link before the deadline of April 15, 2026.

Award & payment

Amount: $3,000

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Overview

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs for LGBTQIA+ high school seniors planning to attend college in the U.S.

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?

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

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is April 15, 2026.

What GPA is required to apply?

A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.

Who can apply

Minimum 3.00 GPA
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior
Planning to attend a vocational school, college, or university in the U.S.
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Identify as LGBTQIA+
Demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity

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

Key requirements (8)

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

Special eligibility

Minimum 3.00 GPA.
Resident of the U.S.
High school senior.
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree.
Planning to attend school in the U.S.
U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Asexual, bisexual, gay, genderqueer, intersex, lesbian, nonbinary, prefer to self-identify, transgender, transgender female to male, transgender male to female, or two-spirit.
Demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and understanding in the community.