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LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

Specialized resources for youth who identify under the queer umbrella.

Support for Queer Youth

C3 recognizes the potential challenges for queer youth in an every changing political landscape.  While our focus is on providing resources to support youth as they navigate educational and career pathways, we know that emotional health is immensely important.

The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides peer support, counseling, and advocacy for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.

The Trevor Project

Support and other resources

Focused resources for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.

Legal Name Change

Information for what is needed to legally change a name.

Oregon Name Change Guidlines

Step-by-step instructions for a legal name change for youth from the gender clinic at Doernbescher Children's Hospital.

New Avenues for Housing

Services for unhoused youth.

Campus Pride

A national non-profit for student leaders and campus groups working to make universites safer and more inclusive for LGBTQIA2S+ students.

PCC Queer Student Resources

From Portland Community College, links to local assitance.

Support for Educators

The Human Rights Campaign's guide for educators and counselors working with queer youth.

AMA Gender and Sexuality Committee

Information about medical care for queer youth and support for those working towards careers in the medical profession.

RONBA

Reaching Out MBA is an organization for queer business students.

Folx Health

Telehealth for mental health, gender-affirming care and related services.

Modern Miliatary

This group offers advocacy, education, and support for LGBTQ+ service members, spouses, family, veterans, caregivers, and more.

GLSEN

Their mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression

Scholarships

Scholarships and financial support for queer students

Point Foundation Scholarship

Renewable for four years for students seeking highter education.

Study.com Scholarship

A $500 award for ANY LGBTQ student who is pursuing higher education.

Gamma Mu Foundation

The Gamma Mu Foundation seeks to provide funds to organizations in rural or underserved areas with LGBTQAI2S+ populations.

League Foundation

Several scholarships available to LGBTQ+ graduating high school students entering their first year of college.

Out to Innovate

Intended for LGBTQIA2S+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs

National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association

The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate a commitment to providing fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ+ community.

PFLAG Scholarships

Directory of scholarships offered by local PFLAG chapers.

Stonewall Foundation

This organization provides scholarships and grants to the LGBTQ community and rights movement.

Community College Scholarship

From the Point Foundation, a scholarship for community collage students.