Gamma Mu Foundation
Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarships
The Gamma Mu Foundation provides funding to gay men and LGBTQ+ students pursuing post-secondary education. This includes support for associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate programs, and vocational or technical training.
Award
$2,500 to $5,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Level
Both
Status
160 days left
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must identify as a gay male under 35 (or identify as LGBTQ+ for specific awards like the Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship or the Phil Papel Memorial Scholarship)
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have graduated from high school or completed a GED by June of the application year
- Must be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational institution for the upcoming fall or spring term
- Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status, though preference is given to full-time study
What you'll need
- Completed online application
- Essay (on page 3 of the application): "If you have faced significant challenges in life, this is your opportunity to share them."
- Academic transcripts (upon request if selected)
How to apply
- Access the online application portal via the Gamma Mu Foundation's designated link.
- Select the scholarship category that matches your academic level and identity.
- Complete and submit the application with the required essay between March 1 and March 31.
- Recurring annual deadline: the application instructions give a month and day without a year. The displayed year assumes the next annual occurrence; it is not confirmed by the provider. Confirm the current application window before applying.
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Sources & verification
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Gamma Mu Foundation before submitting.
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