LGBTIQ+ OUTbio Scholarship Program

The LGBTIQ+ OUTbio Scholarship aims to encourage young adults within the LGBTQ+ community to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in the life sciences. Established by OUTbio, the biotech industry's largest LGBTQ+ professional group, this scholarship supports students who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OUTbio will award unrestricted scholarship funds of up to $5,000 to one graduating New England-based high school student or active student attending a 2—or 4-year college or technical/vocational school in New England in the 2025-2026 academic year.

To be eligible for the scholarship award, applicants must meet all requirements listed below.

- Must be 18 or older at the time of award (15 Aug 2025).

- A minimum of a 3.0 (out of 4.0 GPA) or have achieved a GED, and are willing to provide a transcript.

- Be pursuing a degree in a life science discipline or is interested in pursuing a career supporting the STEM industry.

- Be a student/accepted at an accredited secondary college/university based in New England.

- Be willing to submit the completed application requirements.

- Must be present at an OUTbio event to receive the scholarship.

- Agree to be profiled and have a picture on the OUTbio website and/or print materials.