Beloved Arise Queer Youth of Faith National Essay Contest
A national essay and video contest for LGBTQ+ high school seniors of any faith background to share their story at the intersection of queerness and religion. Five winners split $5,000 in scholarships.
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Beloved Arise Youth Alliance
A free national community for LGBTQ+ youth of faith and allies ages 14-24 to connect through a private Discord, share personal narratives, apply to become Youth Ambassadors, and lead micro-grant-funded community projects.
USCCB Religious Liberty Essay Contest
A national essay contest for high school juniors and seniors on a topic related to religious liberty, run by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and open to students of any school type. Top essays win scholarships and publication.
Hindus for Human Rights Civil Rights Scholarship Contest
An essay and art contest presented by Hindus for Human Rights and the International Commission for Dalit Rights inviting high school and college students to explore migration, borders, and belonging, with cash scholarships and possible publication for winners.
BBYO
A national Jewish teen movement (AZA for boys, BBG for girls) with active Bay Area/Northern California chapters. Teens explore leadership, civic engagement, Jewish identity, and service through local chapter meetings, summer programs, and international conventions.
GLSEN National Student Council
A paid national leadership program in which LGBTQ+ and allied high school students advise GLSEN on its programs, resources, and school-safety strategy. Members meet regularly, give feedback on GLSEN's work, and lead advocacy projects in their own communities.
GSA Network Youth Freedom Fund
A mini-grant program from GSA Network that awards $500 to registered GSA clubs for youth-led events, campaigns, and projects. A club's student officers apply and, if selected, complete a Zoom interview to describe their project.