Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship

Live Out Loud's Young Trailblazers Scholarship gives $5,000 to LGBTQIA+-identifying students in New York State with financial need who are continuing their education after high school at a college, university, vocational/trade school, or certification program. Applicants submit an essay and two letters of recommendation from academic or organizational professionals, and finalists complete a virtual interview. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution, released only after verification of enrollment. The 2026 application closed January 19, 2026; the 2027 cycle has not yet been posted.

Eligibility

DemographicsLGBTQIA+ identifying students with financial need, New York State residents

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