Study Abroad Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students
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Because GradRight is on a mission of pulling apart every barrier that obstructs an Indian’s journey towards a prestigious international degree. And Grad-PRIDE is our heartfelt attempt at being advocates of support, kindness, and comity for LGBTQIA+ students. We know you’ve had to brave harsher winds than other students, and this scholarship is an attempt to make amends.
We’re accepting applications for this exclusive study abroad scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students till 30th December. We’ll announce our decision in the last week of February 2023. You’ll receive an email when the results are out.
We’ll credit the scholarship amount to your bank account.
We can only award this study abroad scholarship to LGBTQIA+ students who accept a loan offer via FundRight. We’re confident that you’ll save time and money by choosing FundRight. That’s because it’s India’s first loan bidding platform, where you can get an education loan in 2 days, and save up to 8 lakhs via low interest rates.
Please email us at grad@gradright.com. Please include Grad-PRIDE in your email subject line.
You can use the funds towards the payment of tuition fees for your first semester.
Currently, the scholarship is open only to active members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We're working on similar programs for allies of LGBTQIA+ communities. Your advocacy matters, please continue to be a voice for equality and kindness.
Grad-PRIDE isn’t the only study abroad scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students. There are others.
However, Grad-PRIDE is the only Indian scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students. This means only members of the LGBTQIA+ community in India can apply for Grad-PRIDE.
Yes, applying for the exclusive-for-LGBTQIA+ Grad-PRIDE scholarship doesn’t prevent you from applying for other scholarships as usual. In fact, we encourage you to use our resources to identify the right scholarship for your education funding.
Your daily news bulletin will never celebrate the unthinkable successes of LGBTQIA+ students. But we will.
India's First Study-Abroad Scholarship For LGBTQIA+ Students
₹2,00,000
Exclusively for LGBTQIA+ students | 1 deserving student
“At a time when we need the correct kind of support for the LGBTQ+ community in India, GradRight has stepped in to offer this scholarship for the community and to those who shine the most in what they do. As a former international student myself, I feel this is a step in the right direction as only through education can the voices of our community be heard. Had this been a possibility a decade ago when I too was a student, it would have been one of the scholarships that I could have applied to. A committed approach to support the educational pursuits of LGBTQ+ individuals in our country will be appreciated as we all know how much of a struggle it is to secure financing for international education not just with the support of family & friends but at times just by ourselves too! As Nelson Mandela said, ``Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world!”
Parikshith (PARI) Sambasivan,
Alum-Massey University , New Zealand
Parikshith (PARI) Sambasivan,
Alum-Massey University , New Zealand
“At a time when we need the correct kind of support for the LGBTQ+ community in India, GradRight has stepped in to offer this scholarship for the community and to those who shine the most in what they do. As a former international student myself, I feel this is a step in the right direction as only through education can the voices of our community be heard. Had this been a possibility a decade ago when I too was a student, it would have been one of the scholarships that I could have applied to. A committed approach to support the educational pursuits of LGBTQ+ individuals in our country will be appreciated as we all know how much of a struggle it is to secure financing for international education not just with the support of family & friends but at times just by ourselves too! As Nelson Mandela said, ``Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world!”
"We wish someone would have done this sooner. Talking to academically brilliant students from the Indian LGBTQIA+ community is a humbling experience once you get to know their struggles. Every step towards their foreign education drains more out of them than any other student. Grad-PRIDE is our first humble step towards celebrating their spirit. This is a pebble in the ocean, but its ripples will travel far."
Lovish Rawal
GradRight Team Member
"We wish someone would have done this sooner. Talking to academically brilliant students from the Indian LGBTQIA+ community is a humbling experience once you get to know their struggles. Every step towards their foreign education drains more out of them than any other student. Grad-PRIDE is our first humble step towards celebrating their spirit. This is a pebble in the ocean, but its ripples will travel far."
Lovish Rawal
GradRight Team Member
GradRight x PRIDE – This Is The Beginning
GradRight’s goal is to level up foreign education playfield for every Indian. Our programs deliver decisive support to specific student communities – need based grants, exclusive scholarships for women, and exclusive scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students.
The GradPRIDE scholarship is our first humble step towards supporting student members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our forthcoming programs will attempt to:
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Assist students who are in their transition into the LGBTQIA+ community with scholarships and support resources
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Inform LGBTQIA+ students about the norms such as locker room access, sports participation, pronouns, restrooms, bullying, and support systems in US and Canada
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Support students from the LGBTQIA+ community with the help of unbiased advice about the legal landscape around the protection of their rights in India and abroad
Higher Education Is For Everyone
LGBTQIA+ students have to work harder to pursue their foreign education dreams. ‘Coming out' is difficult. We salute the spirit of LGBTQIA+ students with this exclusive scholarship. We're confident that the large edu-biz community will join in with similar scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students.
With Grad-PRIDE, we hope to do our tiny bit, towards supporting LGBTQIA+ students who are leaders of their community.
We feel privileged in offering Grad-PRIDE, an exclusive, and India's first scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students who wish to study abroad.
What Makes You Eligible For GradRight Grad-PRIDE Scholarship?
Exclusively for LGBTQIA+ students
An admission offer from a Top 500 university
What are the selection criteria?
With the GradPRIDE scholarship program, we want to support applicants from the LGBTQIA+ community.
The ideal candidates for this scholarship are:
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active and involved members of the LGBTQIA+ community
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have a strong academic record
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are in need of financial aid
If you wish to enquire whether you qualify for this scholarship, please write to us at grad@gradright.com for more details.
The scholarship committee of GradRight will conduct a need-based assessment of all eligible LGBTQIA+ applicants.
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