Clone of 2025 Foundation Scholarship Application Form

The purpose of the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship Award is to assist Greater Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ and allied students in pursuing and completing an educational degree or vocational certificate.
Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - August 15, 2026

Please submit your questions to: scholarships@rainbowchamber.com
Requirements

• Must reside in or attend school in the following counties: Sacramento, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, or Yuba.

• Must be enrolled in 12th grade of high school, college, or a qualified vocational school by August 15th, 2025.
General Scholarship Information

• Funds are available to LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ supportive students.
• Scholarships are $1,500. A minimum of one Super Scholar will be selected for a
$2,500 Scholarship.
• Scholarships are paid in one installment and will be awarded at our annual Boas and Bow Ties Gala.
• Graduating High School Seniors, Vocational, Undergraduate, and Graduate students are welcome to apply.
• Applications will be accepted April 1st, 2026 through August 15th, 2026.
• SAVE THE DATE- October 22nd, 2026: All selected scholarship recipients plus one guest will be invited to attend the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Annual Boas & Bow Ties Gala.
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I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of Parent/Guardian (if under 18)

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Major Area of Study:
Please indicate what is your major are of study
If your area of study is not listed, please include here
Most recent college attended and cumulative transfer GPA:
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How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity?:
**For Highschool Students Only**
Year of High School Graduation or GED:
Name of Anticipated College College Name
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Major Area of Study:
Please indicate what is your major are of study
Confidential Application Disclosure:

An applicant may, without any adverse impact on the consideration of their application, indicate in writing on the application that any award remain confidential. In such an event, attendance at the dinner will not be required, the recipient will not be identified by name at the dinner, and the Foundation will not place that recipient’s information on the Foundation website. However, the Foundation cannot further guarantee confidentiality.
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Additional Requirement

Short Bio: Please tell us about yourself and include why you are pursuing or interested in your major? Please include the following information: Phonetic spelling of your name, Pronouns, and School name and course of study
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Additional Requirement

Please upload a minimum of one letter of recommendation
L.O.R. 1 (required)*

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L.O.R. 2 (optional)

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Additional Requirements

Email/Letter confirming enrollment status. Must include program start date and contact information for validation of enrollment status.
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Additional Requirements

Please prepare and provide an essay (500 words minimum; 2-page maximum) responding to the following prompt: Reflect on a moment when your identity as an LGBTQ+ person - or your role as an ally - shaped the way you see the world, strengthened your resilience, or influenced your ambitions. Describe how this experience contributed to your personal development, involvement in your community, and long‑term goals. Share how the LGBTQ+ community has supported or inspired your path toward higher education and what motivates you to pursue this scholarship. Use specific examples to highlight the impact you’ve made within the LGBTQ+ community and explain how you hope to continue advocating for and uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals in your future career.
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Pronouns*

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
We highly encourage printing a copy of your submitted scholarship application. For any questions regarding your application, please contact scholarships@rainbowchamber.com.
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Scholarship Application Form