The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is Accepting Applications Until October 12

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The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is interested in supporting LGBTQ persons who are pursuing a law school degree. The scholarship program prioritizes supporting LGBTQ applicants who: 

  • Show leadership and courage on behalf of the LGBTQ community; 
  • Face barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, ethnically/racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised. For example: LGBTQ students of color, transgender students, LGBTQ immigrant students, LGBTQ students who are the first to attend college in their family, LGBTQ applicants who have experienced homelessness, foster care, poverty, or isolation due to geography; 
  • Demonstrate significant financial need 

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund will award up to $10,000 per selected applicant for the 2025-2026 academic school year. 

Eligibility

Students must be a first, second, or third-year law students attending one of the following law schools:

  • Santa Clara University, School of Law (Santa Clara, CA) 
  • University of California at Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California at Davis, School of Law (Davis, CA)
  • The University of California College of the Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

All decisions of the selection committee are final.  

Scholarship proceeds are sent directly to the school where the applicant will be attending. Funds are not given directly to the student. 

Application Process

Ready to apply? Create an account to access Horizons Foundation's Scholarship Online Portal and submit your application. When prompted, input the access code: aa2025law

Key Dates

  • Application Portal Opens — August 18, 2025
  • Applications Due — October 12, 2025
  • Notice of Awards — December 2025