Our Purpose & Impact

The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund fuels the dreams of LGBTQ+ and actively allied students from Washington State. In addition to tuition support, our scholarship fund supports scholar care packages, emergency grant funding, year-round programming for scholars, and more. Join us in fostering a brighter future where every student can pursue their passions without the weight of financial stress.

GSBA scholars are diving into water science to become hydrologic technicians, training to soar as pilots, healing patients as future doctors and nurses, producing the next hit TV shows, keeping the lights on as electricians, and more.

No matter their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, or area of study, recipients of the Scholarship & Education Fund reflect the diverse careers that sustain and enrich our communities. Your support brings them one step closer to changing the world.

GSBA Scholarship Stats

  • Over $7 million invested in LGBTQ+ and allied students since 1991

  • 649 scholars since 1991

  • 82% of GSBA Scholars have graduated (compared to 62% nationally)

  • 51% are from a rural area

  • 49% are living with a disability

  • 51% have experienced housing insecurity

  • 47% are first generation college students

  • 54% are BIPOC in addition to LGBTQ+ identity