Alexander Foundation Scholarships in USA (Up to $3,000 for LGBTQIA+ Students)
The The Alexander Foundation is offering Alexander Foundation Scholarships 2026, designed to support LGBTQIA+ students in Colorado pursuing higher education or technical training. These scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers while recognizing academic excellence, financial need, and community involvement.
Degree Level
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Technical / Trade Programs
Available Subjects
- Open to all academic disciplines
- Additional priority scholarships available in:
- Education
- Mental Health
- Dental and Oral Hygiene
Benefits
The scholarship provides:
- Award amounts ranging from $300 to $3,000 annually
- Opportunity to reapply each year
- Maximum cumulative funding of up to $9,000
- Recognition for community service and leadership
Special Named Scholarships
- David and Sharon Alexander Scholarship – for future educators
- Jordon Connor Memorial Scholarship – for mental health fields
- Delta Dental Scholarship – for dental and oral hygiene students
Eligible Nationalities
- Open to students residing in the United States
- Applicants must live in Colorado
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Alexander Foundation Scholarships, applicants must:
- Identify as LGBTQIA+
- Be a resident of Colorado
- Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll by the upcoming fall
- Attend (or plan to attend) an accredited college, university, or technical school in Colorado
- Demonstrate financial need
- Show academic merit and community involvement
Note
Applicants requesting an exception to studying in Colorado must explain their case in the essay.
Application Procedure
To apply, candidates must:
- Complete the official application form
- Write a personal essay (maximum 500 words) covering:
- Educational goals
- Financial need
- Community involvement
- Submit two letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher/instructor)
- Provide academic references on official letterhead (if possible)
- Attach a copy of a valid photo ID
- Submit any additional documents for specific named scholarships
The The Alexander Foundation scholarship is particularly valuable because it:
- Supports LGBTQIA+ students facing educational barriers
- Rewards both academic success and community service
- Provides flexible funding across multiple years
- Encourages leadership within the LGBTQIA+ community
