TRANS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Academic Scholarship cycle
is currently closed.
the Academic Scholarship cycle
is Now Open!
This scholarship fund is to help Transgender students with education-related expenses while pursuing a degree or certificate from a college, university, or technical/vocational program with a satellite campus or permanent presence in Kent County, MI. There is no residency requirement.
This award is open to people who identify as Transgender (which may include Non-binary, Two-Spirit, third gender, transsexual, and/or any other non-cis gender identity) and who demonstrate financial need. No age or GPA requirement. Students of color and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Student privacy is respected. We will not share any identifying information without the applicant’s written permission.
The application cycle is currently closed.
NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of the application cycle has been delayed. Expect an announcement in late November or early December 2025.
All questions should be directed to <applications@grtransfoundation.org>.
This scholarship fund is to help Transgender students with education-related expenses while pursuing a degree or certificate from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program with a satellite campus or permanent presence in Kent County, MI. There is no residency requirement.
This award is open to people who identify as Transgender (which may include Non-binary, Two-Spirit, third gender, transsexual, and/or any other non-cis gender identity) and who demonstrate financial need. No age or GPA requirement. Students of color and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Student privacy is respected. We will not share any identifying information without the applicant’s written permission.
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic school year are now open! Applications and all paperwork are due May 1, 2024, by 5pm.
To apply, follow these steps:
1. Double-check that you meet the following criteria:
- You identify as Transgender (this may include Non-binary, Two-Spirit, third gender, transsexual, and/or any other non-cis gender identity).
- You are pursuing a degree or certificate in Kent County, MI. This should be from a college, university, or technical/vocational program in Kent County, MI (including satellite campuses like GVSU and Ferris). Vocational programs in cosmetology, yoga, welding, etc. will also be accepted. There are no residency requirements.
2. Prepare your statement of goals.
You’ll need to have your statement of goals ready to submit before applying. This should be in PDF or DOCX format, be 500 words or less, and respond to the following prompts:
- Tell us about your goals. How will this academic scholarship help your life outcomes and your ability to reach your goals?
- Describe any individual circumstances that present difficulties in pursuing your goals. Have you experienced barriers in education, employment, housing, or otherwise related to your Trans identity?
3. Online Application
Once your statement of goals is ready to go, complete the application at the button below! Applications are due May 1, 2024, by 5pm.
Questions and concerns should be directed to <applications@GRTransFoundation.org>.
4. Financial Release
Please download the document below, complete the top half only, and submit it to the Financial Aid office of your first-choice institution. Your institution will fill in the bottom half, send it back to you, and you’ll email that completed version to <applications@GRTransFoundation.org>.
It is strongly recommended that you submit this document to your institution no later than April 17, 2024, two weeks prior to the application deadline. Two versions of this document are found below (one with GRTF branding and one without); please choose the one you feel most comfortable with.