SCHOLARSHIPS
Better Brothers LA assists Black LGBTQ+ youth with the cost of college and all its expenses. The scholarships support youth who have been admitted to or are attending an accredited degree, licensing, or vocational program. Scholarship funds are awarded to assist with tuition, purchasing textbooks, and other academic related costs. Scholarships range from $500.00 to $5,000.00, and are presented to recipients at the annual Truth Awards Ceremony. To date, over $150,000 has been awarded to youth.
This year’s scholarships will be awarded at the 9th Annual Truth Awards on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Scholarships are open to Black LGBTQ+ youth across the country. The deadline to apply for the Better Brothers LA Scholarship is Friday, January 27, 2023, 8:00pm PST.
Support Our Future Leaders
Show your support by donating to the Better Brothers LA Scholarship Fund.
Donations support the educational pursuits of future LGBTQ+ leaders.
Better Brothers LA is a 501(C)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible.
Show your support by donating to the Better Brothers LA Scholarship Fund.
Donations support the educational pursuits of future LGBTQ+ leaders.
Better Brothers LA is a 501(C)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible.
Better Brothers LA Scholars | Where Are They Now?
Allen Williams
2015 Inaugural Scholar
2022 Graduate of University of San Francisco School of Law
Currently participating in LSFN Public Interest Law Post-Graduate Bar Fellowship program hosted by: Legal Assistance to the Elderly in San Francisco
After completing his Fellowship, Allen will join GAP Inc. working with their in house counsel
Olivia Jackson
2020 Scholar
Doctoral Student, Tennessee State University’s Counseling Psychology Ph.D program
Prospective research on how community violence effects the psychosocial and academic outcomes of Black adolescents
Currently working as a therapist with those who experience a barrier to mental health care and are HIV positive
Dr. Matthew Brinkley
2017 Scholar
Employed as a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
Has private therapy practice focusing on Black and LGBTQ+ Mental Health, and is currently accepting clients
Recipient of the 2022 Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Health Equity Scholarship
Recently got engaged to the love of his life, David Brandyn, in July 2022
Ciara Ray
2021 Scholar
2022 Graduate California State University Los Angeles
Office Production Assistant at The Walt Disney Company
Producing two short Sci-Fi thriller films with colleagues
Navigating life one day at a time, finding ways to uplift her community, and discovering what makes her happy internally and externally
Jeshurun Joseph
2016 Scholar
Licensed Clinical Social Worker obtained June 2020 and recently completed first renewal
Owner and Founder of Steps Toward Healing, a virtual psychotherapy private practice specializing in mental health treatment for Queer and trans people of color
Psychiatric Social Worker at Kaiser Mental Health Center providing needed care to severely persistently mentally ill patients
Taylor Vassar
2021 Scholar
Beginning Junior year at UCLA
Preparing to be a Data Coordinator at UCLA Calfresh and 3rd year as an Assessment and Engagement Intern at UCLA's LGBTQ+ Center
Roller skating and training for Cross Country
Starting a garden on my patio!
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