Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship

Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship

Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program works with highly motivated students who are interested in advice and assistance from adult mentors to accelerate their academic experience and performance, improve their adjustment to professional standards of behavior, goals, ethics and success and out-perform their age group in transitioning to adult leadership roles. Scholarship awards are based on academic aptitude, academic achievement, community service and financial need.

Applicant Checklist

  • Graduating Iowa high school senior.
  • GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • ACT score of 22 or better.
  • Openly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer.
  • Demonstrable LGBTQ activism and community service.
  • High moral and ethical standards and conduct.

Since 2000, 120 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer high school students from across Iowa have been recognized with Matthew Shepard Scholarships.