Announcing 7 Recipients of the Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship

Horizons Foundation is proud to announce the seven recipients of the Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship, who were awarded a total of $60,000. The scholarship awards funding to LGBTQ students entering higher education, whose LGBTQ identity has influenced their academic goals, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the LGBTQ community. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship awarded scholarships to graduates of the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). This scholarship aims to invest in OUSD graduates and further our vision of a world where all LGBTQ people live freely and fully  
 
Horizons Foundation is honored to offer these young advocates financial support to continue their advocacy and education. Their future endeavors focus on an array of LGBTQ issues, including mental health advocacy, education, the arts, and creating safe spaces. The award winners listed below will receive financial support to focus on their studies, celebrate their identity, and advocate for a world that celebrates and uplifts LGBTQ people. 
 
While most recipients are recognized publicly, one has chosen to remain unnamed in accordance with their privacy request.