QVA Grants

LGBTQ+ Students: QVA awards scholarships to full-time, highly motivated LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students each semester with award amounts varying between $500 and $5,000. Decisions regarding recipients and award amounts are based on a demonstrated commitment to bettering the lives of LGBTQ+ people at UVA and beyond, financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.

Students who applied last semester and received funding are ineligible to receive funds this semester, but are encouraged to apply again next semester.

Apply on AwardSpring

LGBTQ+ Students and Allies: The Jeffrey L. Reider and Charles F. Otis Endowed Prize annually provides a one-time scholarship award of up to $5,000 to a student of any sexual orientation who has demonstrated a willingness to advance the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Activity in music and the arts will also be considered.

Apply on AwardSpring*

*AwardSpring will direct you to contact a reference to make a recommendation (required) as part of your application to the Jeffrey L. Reider and Charles F. Otis Endowed Prize.