LGBTQ+ Initiative Scholarships

South Texas Equality Project is proud to have awarded 64 scholarships totaling $34,000 to LGBTQIA+ students and allies from the Rio Grande Valley since 2017.​​​

2027 Scholarships Applications open May 2027.
Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship recipients!

Ideal applicants for the STEP Youth Initiative Scholarships are students who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. Applicants should demonstrate a significant potential to exceed as community leaders and role models, and show a desire to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ Community.