Better Brothers LA Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Better Brothers Los Angeles

Introduction
Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) provides financial support to Black LGBTQ+ young people to help cover the costs of college and related academic expenses. Funds are available to individuals who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in an accredited degree program, licensing track, or vocational certificate program. Scholarship awards — intended to assist with tuition, textbooks, and other school-related costs — range from $1,000 to $5,000. Recipients are honored at the annual Truth Awards Ceremony. To date, BBLA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships.

2026 Awards
Scholarships for this cycle will be presented at the 11th Annual Truth Awards on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Applicants from across the United States who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
- Applicants must be Black/African American and identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer).
- Applicants must either be a current high school senior or have been admitted to, or be attending, an accredited community college, four-year college/university, graduate/professional program, or vocational program pursuing a degree, state license, or certificate.
- Scholarship funds are intended for tuition, textbooks, and other academically related expenses.

Application and Award Details
- Proof of admission or current enrollment is required as part of the application package.
- Scholarship amounts vary from $1,000 to $5,000 and are distributed to recipients at the Truth Awards event.
- Award payments will be disbursed to the educational institution in installments based on the school’s calendar: two payments for semester systems or three payments for quarter systems. Disbursement will begin fall semester/quarter 2026 upon receipt of proof of continued enrollment.

Affirmations (applicant must agree to all)
- I understand the BBLA Tuition/Book Assistance Scholarship is designated for Black/African American individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer.
- I confirm I meet one of the required statuses: current high school senior, or admitted/enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year college/university, graduate/professional program, or vocational program for a degree, state license, or certificate.
- I agree to provide documentation verifying my admission or enrollment when requested.
- I acknowledge this application will be shared only with authorized personnel involved in the selection and administration of the scholarship.
- I waive my right to view any letters of recommendation submitted on my behalf.
- If chosen for a BBLA scholarship, I understand I may be invited to attend the Truth Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- I consent to the use of my name and photograph in BBLA Truth Awards promotional materials.
- I understand award payments will be made in two (for semesters) or three (for quarters) installments according to my institution’s academic calendar (beginning fall semester/quarter 2026), contingent on proof of enrollment, and that funds will be sent directly to the school I attend.