From Healthcare to Communications and the Arts to Journalism, the LEAGUE Foundation is helping make college a reality for 10 students beginning their studies this fall.
The LEAGUE Foundation awarded a total of 10 new college scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. Since 1996, LEAGUE Foundation has awarded 243 college scholarships totaling $540,000 to self-identifying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBTQ+) and supporters, graduating US High School Students. LEAGUE Foundation scholars are selected through a multi-round process where applicants academic, community involvement, and educational goals determine LEAGUE Scholars.
LEAGUE Foundation Memorial Scholarships awardees in the amount of $3,000 each are:
• Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship awarded to Brandon Groth (He/Him/His), attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship awarded to Violet Krol (They/Them/Theirs), attending University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Frank Duracher Memorial Scholarship awarded to Kaeleigh A. Avers (She/Her/Hers), attending Western Oregon University
• Tyler Clementi Memorial Scholarship awarded to Talia Ector (She/Her/Hers), attending Spelman College
Additional LEAGUE Foundation Scholarships awardees in the amount of $2,000 each are:
• Finn Moran (He/Him/His), attending University of California - Berkeley
• Kate Pursley (She/Her/Hers), attending University of Texas in Austin
• Veronica Rojas (She/Her/Hers), attending University of San Francisco
• Gianella "Gigi" Tijamo (She/Her/Hers), attending University of California - Merced
• Carli Waddell (They/Them/Theirs), attending Saint Olaf College
• Katie Wright (She/Her/Hers), attending University of California - San Diego
"Congratulations to the 2025 LEAGUE Foundation scholarship winners. We are excited for you to start your next chapter believe you will have an amazing impact on the world.” said Rob Walter, LEAGUE AT&T President.
The LEAGUE Foundation is a part of LEAGUE at AT&T, Inc. (501c3), which has been a pioneer in the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. For further information, visit www.league-att.org. Your contributions to the LEAGUE Foundation scholarship programs can be made at www.LEAGUEFoundation.org. Your 501(c)3, donations may be tax deductible.
