IECF Brothers of the Desert Scholarship

Offered by Inland Empire Community Foundation

Award
$2,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 202627 days left
Grade Level
College Student
Essay
Required

About This Scholarship

The Inland Empire Community Foundation, the community foundation serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties, administers the Brothers of the Desert Scholarship for Black gay men and allies in California's Coachella Valley. The award is $2,000, with the opportunity for renewal in future years.

IECF is the oldest and largest community foundation in inland Southern California and awarded roughly $3.5 million in scholarship funds across more than 30 scholarship programs in 2025, with awards ranging from $1,000 to over $10,000. The Brothers of the Desert fund is one of the foundation's currently dated opportunities, with an extended application deadline of September 30, 2026 posted on the foundation's scholarship page.

IECF's broader Common Application for its 30+ scholarships runs on a separate spring timeline through its online portal. Questions about any IECF scholarship can be directed to [email protected] or the foundation's Riverside office at 951-241-7777.

Eligibility

  • Black gay men and allies in the Coachella Valley, California
  • Pursuing higher education (see the application for enrollment specifics)
  • Complete the Brothers of the Desert application posted on IECF's scholarships page
  • Submit by the extended September 30, 2026 deadline

How To Apply

  • Download the Brothers of the Desert Scholarship application from iegives.org/scholarships
  • Complete the application and any required supporting materials
  • Submit by September 30, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Brothers of the Desert Scholarship?

The award is $2,000, with an opportunity for renewal, administered by the Inland Empire Community Foundation.

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