As you embark on your academic journey at USC, we invite you to embrace your identity and empower your future by applying for the prestigious USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Scholarships. USC Lambda has been a beacon of support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ Trojans fostering a vibrant community.

Since 1994, USC Lambda has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 150 students who, regardless of their gender or sexual identity, demonstrated academic achievement and a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. These scholars have gone on to executive roles in Fortune 500 companies and LGBTQ+ nonprofits. They have spearheaded research in technology and sociology, produced award-winning films, and argued cases before the United States Supreme Court. They are doctors, educators, artists and activists who inspire our LGBTQ+ student body to see their sexual and gender identities as strengths, not obstacles.

The USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association has a proud history and legacy of impact on our university and all of its students, faculty, and programs. Open to and committed to serving all members of the Trojan Family, the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association has provided scholarships, mentoring, and other support that has advanced the university’s teaching and research mission.

Application Timeline

Scholarship Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are officially closed. Please visit us again in Fall 2026 for updates and details on scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year.

December 1: applications available

February 2: application deadline

February-March: applications reviewed by committee

April: final applicant interviews, all applicants notified

To help fund a scholarship, or if you have any questions about USC Lambda, email us.

Scholarships Offered

USC Lambda Scholarship/Albert Brecht Scholarship in Leadership/Solomon Notrica Scholarship

Available to an undergraduate or graduate student in any academic program of study whose creative work, scholarship and/or community engagement has earned outstanding achievement and recognition within the LGBTQ+ community.

Donald L. Gabard Scholarship for Advancing the Understanding of the LGBTQ+ Community

The Donald L. Gabard Scholarship for Advancing the Understanding of the LGBTQ+ Community is an annual scholarship of support for the research efforts of doctoral and master’s-level students at the University of Southern California who are interested in advancing the understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.

Current USC Lambda Scholars

USC Lambda proudly recognizes our 2024-2025 scholarship recipients:

Albert Brecht Scholarship in Leadership

Donald L. Gabard Scholarship for Advancing the Understanding of the LGBTQ+ Community

USC Solomon Notrica Endowed Scholarship

USC Lambda Scholars for Outstanding Achievement

Past Scholars