LGBTQ+ Travel Scholarships

Apply for a study-abroad scholarship.

Up to $20,000 for low-income LGBTQ+ students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. We review every application personally. No automated rejections.

How it works

Three phases from application to award.

Phase 1 — Application

Submit the form below before January 15, 2027. We'll confirm receipt and review every application.

Phase 2 — Semifinalists

Selected applicants are invited to submit a short video introduction and written narrative. Invitations sent by email.

Phase 3 — Award & Onboarding

Finalists are selected and notified. Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to your program or institution.

Phase 1 application

Submit your application.

All fields marked are required. Your information is kept confidential and used only for scholarship consideration.

Personal information

First name

Last name

Email address

We'll send all correspondence to this address. Use one you check regularly.

Phone number (optional)

Date of birth

Academic information

Current college or university

Major or field of study

Expected graduation year

Current GPA

Minimum 2.5 required. We care about effort, not perfection.

Enrollment status

Identity & citizenship

How do you identify within the LGBTQ+ community?

This scholarship is for anyone who self-identifies as LGBTQ+, broadly defined. There is no wrong answer.

Citizenship / immigration status

Financial need

Annual household income

Household size

Study abroad program

Program name

Destination country

Program start date

Program end date

Estimated total program cost ($)

Include tuition, housing, flights, visa, and required fees.

Essays

Financial need statement

Minimum 100 characters. No minimum length beyond that — say what you need to say.

Personal statement

Tell us about you. There is no formula for what we want to read.

Final details

How did you hear about Wandering With Pride? (optional)

I certify that the information I have provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I consent to Wandering With Pride storing and using my application information for scholarship review purposes.

Applications close January 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET. The CRM enforces this deadline automatically — submissions after this time will not be accepted.

After submitting, you'll receive a confirmation email with your application ID. Keep it — you'll need it if you're invited to Phase 2.