GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
Offered by GSBA · Free to apply
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund supports Washington State residents who are pursuing certificate programs, undergraduate degrees, or select graduate degrees at accredited schools across the United States. Preference is given to LGBTQ+ students, members of LGBTQ+ families, and active allies. Selection is based on academic and career goals, community involvement, overcoming challenges, and financial need, with finalists invited to an interview.
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How hard is the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund to win?
Real competition, but not a lottery. The time cost is low enough relative to the award that a qualified student comes out ahead by applying.
- Published odds
- roughly 1 in 16 applicants
- Reported applicant field
- ~400 students
- Awards each cycle
- 25
- Payoff per hour of work
- $78 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Washington residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
Where this number comes from: This provider publishes its real applicant and winner counts, so the rate above is the actual published rate from a recent cycle, not a Solyo model. Rates shift a little from cycle to cycle, and nobody can promise a win, but this is as real as scholarship odds get.
Who can apply for the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Washington
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be a Washington State resident by living in WA for at least 3 months prior to deadline, or 1 year in the past 5 years, or continuous enrollment after prior residency.
- Must be pursuing a certificate program, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate degree at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
- Preference is given to LGBTQ+ students, members of LGBTQ+ families, and cisgender/straight allies who actively support the LGBTQ+ community.
- Applications are due by 5:00 pm PST on December 31, 2026.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
- Essay required, about 500 words.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 31 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- December 31, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
How much is the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund worth?
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund awards varies and is renewable in later years. 25 awards are made each cycle.
When is the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund deadline?
The current deadline is December 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 31 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close December 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Washington; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 16 applicants, against a modelled field of ~400 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Washington residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 3 hrs of work, that is about $78 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund free to apply?
Yes. The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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