Better Brothers LA Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Better Brothers Los Angeles
Better Brothers LA assists Black LGBTQ+ youth with the cost of college and all its expenses. The scholarships support youth who have been admitted to or are attending an accredited degree, licensing, or vocational program. Scholarship funds are awarded to assist with tuition, purchasing textbooks, and other academic-related costs. Scholarships range from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00, and are presented to recipients at the annual Truth Awards Ceremony. To date, over $300,000 has been awarded to our scholars.
This year’s scholarships will be awarded at the 11th Annual Truth Awards on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Scholarships are open to Black LGBTQ+ students across the country.
Better Brothers LA Scholarship Application
Please review Frequently Asked Questions before completing the scholarship application.
- Your application must be submitted using this form.
- The application, transcript, admissions documentation and letter of recommendation must be submitted to scholarship@betterbrothersla.com by Friday January 10, 2025, 8:00pm PST.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All documents must be submitted by the deadline.
- The recommendation letter should be sent directly by the writer and should include the name of the applicant.
- The recommendation must be written by an individual who has personal knowledge of your educational, professional or personal accomplishments.
- Relatives are precluded from writing a recommendation.
- Finalists will be asked to participate in an on-camera interview conducted via Zoom.