Transgender Education Scholarships
Helping Transgender Students Attain Their Education Goals
Attaining a good education is critical to the long term success of transgender individuals. Unfortunately, trans students are often unable to access a college education due to financial disadvantages.
At Eastern PA Trans Equity Project we are changing that by providing scholarships to new or returning transgender college student each year.
Our Transgender College Scholarship is a direct cash grant that helps students cover the cost of tuition, housing, books, and meals so that transgender students can focus on what’s important – building a great future for themselves.
Applicants must meet the following elibibility critera for their application to be considered:
- Must identify as transgender or gender nonbinary
- Must be a resident of the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project service area*
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or trade school
- Must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or better
Applications for the 2023 scholarship will be accepted beginning November 15, 2024. Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2024.
Have questions? Contact us for more information on our scholarships for transgender students!
* Eligible applicants for our transgender college scholarship must have a permanent or home residence in the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Service Area which currently consists of Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Franklin, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Carbon, Columbia, Schuylkill, Bradford, Wyoming, Montour, Northumberland, Lebanon, Sullivan, Tioga, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Perry, Snyder, Union, or York Countyin Pennsylvania.
Learn More About Our Transgender Programs
While our grants for gender affirming prosthetics and garments may be all you need today, be sure to explore the other transgender programs we offer to gender-diverse people.
The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project (EPTEP) serves transgender and gender diverse people throughout eastern Pennsylvania including the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. This includes the Cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Scranton, Wilkse-Barre and more.
We provide supportive services including Transgender Support Groups, Legal Name Change Assistance, Scholarship Programs, Educational Programs, and Emergency Assistance to people in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Carbon, Columbia, and Schuylkill County and other areas of Pennsylvania. Not all programs are available in all counties.
If you would like more information about our services or to have an EPTEP member speak at one of your events, please contact us today!