Missouri Courage Award (MCA) is for Missouri students who have demonstrated commitment (or show great potential) to work for change in their community to advance the lives of LGBTQ people or impact other social justice causes.
Rural Courage Award (RCA) is for students residing in rural Missouri communities who meet the MCA award qualifications. Students from Dent County, Missouri will be given preference in the RCA selection process.
Trans Courage Award (TCA) is for transgender or non-binary students who also meet the MCA award qualifications.
Pay It Forward Award (PFA) is for student athletes who intend to major in political science or related field.
Fortier Courage Award (FCA) is a special award in honor of Shirley Fortier and is for students who intend to major in education.
Tower Grove Pride Courage Award for students from the St. Louis City area.
Miss Gay City of Columbia Courage Award is for students from the Columbia area.
Colin Murphy Courage Award is a special award in honor of Colin Murphy, a prominent LGBTQ journalist in the St. Louis area. It is for students who intend to major in journalism.
To learn more about the awards and eligibility, visit
http://courage-scholarship.org/Scholarships.