Get to Know Out for Education
The mission of Out for Education is to provide educational scholarships to Houston area LGBTQIA+ youth.
Our journey began in 1998 when PFLAG-Houston and the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals (H.A.T.C.H.) united with a shared mission: to uplift LGBTQ+ youth in Houston. This powerful alliance led to the creation of the PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation in 1999, marking the start of an incredible journey.
In 2013, we rebranded as Out for Education, a name that reflects our unwavering dedication to education and the LGBTQ+ community.
Our name encapsulates our mission:
We are out. We are for education. We are Out for Education.
Thanks to the incredible support from people like you, we’ve been able to award life-changing scholarships year after year. With champions like Curtis Wolff, a passionate Houstonian who funds scholarships for top students annually, we’re proud to award $20,000 scholarships to two exceptional students each year. Our partnerships with organizations such as The Hollyfield Foundation, Montrose Softball League, Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee, Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber, and many others enable us to provide scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for students pursuing undergraduate, master's, or doctorate degrees.
Today, Out for Education stands as one of the most successful LGBTQ+ scholarship-granting foundations in Texas and the United States. We are passionately committed to empowering Houston-area LGBTQ+ students throughout their educational journey.
Having awarded over 400 scholarships totaling more than $2 million, we have made a profound impact on countless LGBTQ+ lives. By investing in their education, we’re nurturing a brighter, more vibrant future for our entire community.
As one of Houston’s largest LGBTQ+/GLBT 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, we rely on the annual support of our community. We invite you to join us. Together, we can inspire, uplift, and provide opportunities for the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders.
Be a part of something bigger. Join the movement. Make a difference. Together, we are Out for Education.
Learn how you can support Out for Education's mission here.