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Education Resources for LGBTI Philanthropy
Originally developed by Arcus Foundation, 2017
(updated August 2024)
The purpose of this document to provide a comprehensive and fluid list of academic and funding opportunities for scholars and activists in the Global South. Additionally, global scholarships are available to students from multiple regions and can be pursued in various locations worldwide.
Remember, universities often offer their own scholarships, so we highly recommend visiting the official websites of the universities you’re interested in for more detailed information.
This list is regularly updated. If you know of any scholarships not featured here, please don’t hesitate to share them with us at info@globalphilanthropyproject.org.
Asia and the Pacific
North America
Europe
- DAAD Scholarships– Germany
- Erasmus Mundus – All Europe
- National Scholarship Programme – Slovakia
- SI Scholarship for Global Professionals – Sweden
- British Council scholarships– UK
- Chevening scholarships – UK
- London School of Economics – UK
Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community
Supports API Queer and Transgender women in pursuit of technical/professional training or a bachelor degree and recognizes those who are active in the LGBT community. Learn more here.
The Dawn Wilson Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students of Color
Dawn Wilson Scholarship will be awarded to subsidize the cost of higher education at the University of Louisville for undergraduate LGBTQ+ students of color. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by funds available at the time the scholarships are granted. Learn more here.
Horizons Foundation
Horizons houses several scholarships and fellowships that support the LGBTQ community in higher education and training in the SF Bay Area and beyond. Horizons believes that investing in the future leaders of the community will contribute to creating the envisioned world.
Gamma Mu Foundation
Grants scholarships to gay men pursuing vocational or academic training, with preference given to those who are from or plan to attend school in an underserved area, and to those who have overcome significant discrimination and/or marginalization in their community.
Additionally, this foundation offers the Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship In Memory of Ray Williams to a member of the broader LGBTQ+ community with preference based on the same standards mentioned above. Learn more here.
League Foundation
The LEAGUE Foundation channels financial resources to support the educational pursuits of America’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender youth as part of its mission.
Presently, the scholarship program concentrates on high school graduates transitioning directly into higher education. This emphasis stems from the elevated high school dropout rates among LGBTQ students, coupled with a significant number of suicides during high school.
LGBT Liberation Scholarship
The LGBT Liberation Scholarship honors students courage in the face of adversity and discrimination by awarding $1,000 – $2,500 individual grants to LGBTQIA activists who have transformed their experiences with bigotry and discrimination into opportunities to inspire others.
Live Out Loud
Provides financial support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth who are pursuing a college degree. Learn more here.
Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship
Funds scholarships for GLBT students pursuing a degree and/or career in journalism. Learn more here.
The Pinnacle Foundation
Scholarships provided for 16-24 year old LGBTIQ* students who desire to undertake full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia. Learn more here.
Point Foundation
Awards scholarships to LGBTQ+ students (enrolled in the USA) based on academic track record, commitment to bettering the LGBTQ+ community, and financial need.
PFLAG Scholarships
PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They had a list of scholarship provided by their members across the U.S. Learn more here.
Academic Opportunities for International Human Rights
Last update: August 2024
This list compiles human rights programs, with a focus on gender and queer studies, offered worldwide.
The programs are categorized into three sections: Human Rights Programs, which include master’s degrees, LLMs, and doctoral studies organized by continent; Queer and Gender Studies Master’s Programs; and Other Training Opportunities in Human Rights, Peacebuilding, and Social Justice.
North America
North America
- International Peace and Conflict Resolution – American University – Washington D.C.
- Human Rights & Equity Studies – York University Toronto, Ontario
- LL.M. in International Human Rights Law – University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, USA
- International Human Rights Program – University of Toronto, Canada
- Multiple programs in Human Rights – Webster University Webster Grove, USA
- Human Rights Program – University of Virginia Charlottesville, USA
- Human Rights Law Program – Yale University New Haven, USA
- Human Rights Studies, B.A. – University of Dayton Dayton, USA
- Health and Human Rights Program – University of California Various locations, California, USA
- Master of Arts in International Human Rights – University of Denver, USA
- Master of Human Rights – University of Minnesota Minneapolis, USA
- Specialization in Human Rights and Social Justice – Boston University Boston, USA
- Human Rights Program – Harvard Law School, USA
- Social Justice and Human Rights, MA – Arizona State University Tempe, USA
- MA in Human Rights Studies – Columbia University New York, USA
- Human Rights Program – Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, USA
- Human Rights Program Major and Minor – South Methodist University Dallas, Texas, USA
- Human Rights Program – Trinity College Hartford, USA
- LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law – American University District of Columbia, USA
Canada
- Human Rights and Social Justice Minor – Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario
Asia and the Pacific
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) – The University of Sidney
- Master of Human Rights – Auckland University of Technology Auckland, New Zealand
- Master of Human Rights – Curtin University Perth, Australia
Europe
- Conflict Studies and Human Rights – Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Human Rights and International Relations – University of Roehampton London, England
- Theory and Practice of Human Rights – University of Oslo, Norway
- Protection of fundamental rights and freedoms – public law specialization – Université de Bourgogne Dijon, France
- Human Rights MA – University College of London, England
- LLM International Humanitarian Law – University of Essex, UK
- LLM Economic Social and Cultural Rights – University of Essex, UK
- Human Rights Diplomacy – Université Catholique de Lyon, France
- University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- International Cooperation on Human Rights and Intercultural Heritage, Bologna University, Italy
- Professional Master in Governance and Human Rights, Leuphana University of Luneburg, Germany
- Master in International & European Law Human Rights, Security & Development, Faculté Droit Lille, France
- International Human Rights (LLM), Ireland
- Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, Paris School of International Affairs Paris, France
- International Politics and Human Rights, City University London, UK
- Human Rights, Central European University Budapest, Hungary
- The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) – European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, San Nicolo, Italy
- Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives (SJP) – International Institute for Social Studies The Hague, Netherlands
- Human Rights & International Politics – University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Human Rights and Democratization – Universität Hamburg, Germany
- Human Rights MA, University of Sussex Brighton, UK
- MA Human Rights, University of London, UK
- MSc in International Human Rights Law, University of Oxford
- MSc Human Rights, London School of Economics London, England
South America
- M.A. in International Law and Human Rights, University for Peace San Jose, Costa Rica
- Maestría en Derechos Humanos y Democracia en América Latina y el Caribe, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, Argentina
- Programa de Derechos Humanos de la UBA, Universidad de Buenos Aires.
- Maestría en Derechos Humanos, Universidad Nacional de la Plata
- Especialización en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
- Maestría de Derechos Humanos y Cultura de Paz, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
- Programa en Derechos Humanos, Universidad Autonoma de México
- Doctorado en Derechos Humanos, Universidad de Guadalajara
- Derechos Humanos, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Africa
- Human Rights and Peace Centre, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda
- Master’s Degree in Good Governance and Peaceful Conflict Resolution, Université Francophone du Congo
- Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Human Rights Law, University of Cape Town
- Human Rights and Social Justice Project, University of Johannesburg
- Master’s Degree Programme in Human Rights Protection, Specializing in Land Reform, the Fundamental Right of Access to Adequate Housing and Constitutional Property Law – University of Western Cape
- International Human Rights Law (IHRL) – The American University in Cairo
- International Human Rights Laws, Mekelle University
Central European University Budapest, Hungary
Goldsmiths University of London, UK
Birkbeck University of London, UK
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Queen’s University Kingston Kingston, Canada
University of Toronto, Canada
University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada
Rutgers New Brunswick, USA
SOAS University of London, UK
University of Manchester, UK
Boston College, USA
Boston University, USA
Columbia University New York, USA
Harvard University Cambridge, USA
Programs Offered:
London School of Economics, UK
Rockwood Leadership Institute Oakland, USA
Several public trainings focused on capacity-building for leaders in social justice non-profit and philanthropic organizations