LGBTQ+ Study Abroad Scholarships
Up to $20,000. No loans. No repayment. Just the experience.
We are actively building the scholarship fund before our first awards in 2027. Applications are open now so you're first in line. We review every application personally — no algorithm, no automated rejections.
Who can apply
Eligibility requirements.
These are designed to be as accessible as possible. If you're unsure whether you qualify, apply. We'd rather review an ineligible application than have a qualified student not apply.
Identify as LGBTQ+ (includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, and all identities under the queer umbrella)
Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, OR accepted to a graduate program beginning in 2027
Demonstrate financial need — you don't have to show tax returns, but you should be able to describe your financial situation honestly
Have a specific study-abroad program, language immersion program, or international exchange in mind (or be actively researching one) beginning no earlier than Summer 2027
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency required for initial cohort
Maximum award per scholar. Covers flights, housing, tuition fees, program costs, and living expenses.
"We built the eligibility criteria around the students who need this most, not the students who are easiest to fund."
Michael Eisinger, Founder & CEOWhat's covered
The scholarship covers real costs.
Up to $20,000 total. Funds are disbursed directly to your program or institution where possible, with remaining funds going to you for documented costs.
Round-trip airfare
International round-trip from your nearest major airport to your program destination.
Program housing
University dormitories, approved homestays, or program-affiliated housing for the full duration.
Program fees
Enrollment fees, tuition, and required course materials not covered by your existing financial aid.
Living expenses
A stipend for meals, local transit, and incidentals based on documented cost-of-living at your destination.
Application timeline
Key dates for the first cohort.
Applications open
Submit your application anytime. Early applicants receive an acknowledgment within two weeks.
Application deadline
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern. No exceptions.
Review period
Independent review committee evaluates all applications. Some applicants may be contacted for follow-up.
Award notifications
All applicants notified of decisions. Recipients contacted to confirm acceptance and begin disbursement process.
Scholars depart
First WWP scholars study abroad. WanderLearn Scholar Prep programming begins before departure.
Included with every scholarship
WanderLearn Scholar Prep
Every Wandering With Pride scholar receives access to WanderLearn Scholar Prep before departure. This is not optional or extra — it is part of the scholarship.
LGBTQ+ Safety Training
Destination-specific safety briefings, local LGBTQ+ resources, emergency contacts, and how to navigate queer visibility in different cultural contexts.
Cohort Community
You'll meet your fellow scholars before you leave. A community of queer students going abroad at the same time, available before, during, and after your trip.
Practical Prep
Travel logistics, financial planning for life abroad, insurance, medication access in your destination, and how to handle the practical realities of being queer in a new country.