Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Out To Innovate is an organization representing LGBTQ+ people in STEM professions and education. The Out to Innovate™ Scholarships support LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university; meet a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale; major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field; identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community; be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility; be eligible for fall term registration; and must not be under disciplinary sanction.
Eligible Grade Levels: College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student
Eligible Majors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, STEM-related teaching
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Deadline: Application opens in March 2024. Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.