$6,000 Scholarships

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has fostered student leadership for over 35 years. In 2026, our cumulative scholarship awards surpassed $2,360,000.

Why?

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage northern and central California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.

Who?

In general, eligible students fall into one of these categories:

• Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete high school or equivalent 30 Jun 2027;
• Resident of northern or central California who is currently in post-secondary school and will be continuing in post-secondary school after May 2027.

For complete eligibility requirements, see the Apply page.

What?

Scholarships may be used for post-secondary education at accredited institutions - colleges, universities, and trade schools.

How Many?

In 2026, eQuality awarded scholarships to 16 graduating high school seniors and three community college transfer students. We expect to award a similar number of scholarships in 2027.