Pride Foundation Scholarships

Name: Pride Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:
The Pride Foundation Scholarships are a suite of financial awards provided by the Pride Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity, and support for LGBTQ+ students and their allies in the Northwest region of the United States. Since first offering scholarships in the early 1990s, the Pride Foundation has grown its program to include more than 60 distinct scholarship funds that collectively support students from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines, and life experiences. Students who receive these scholarships join a community of scholars who are leaders in their schools, communities, and movements for justice and inclusion.

These scholarships are uniquely structured so that students complete one application and are considered for multiple funds based on their identity, experiences, interests, and goals. Awards are designed to address financial needs and barriers that LGBTQ+ and allied students often face, including economic hardship, marginalization, lack of community support, and systemic inequities. The program supports students pursuing post-secondary education, including community college, four-year colleges and universities, trade or technical programs, certificate programs, and graduate or professional degrees.

A key aspect of the Pride Foundation Scholarships is their focus on leadership and lived experience. Applicants are encouraged to share their stories, leadership roles, community involvement, and how their identities have shaped their educational journeys. Priority funding is given to students who demonstrate resilience, initiative, and a commitment to their communities, including those who lack broader support systems due to factors such as geographic isolation or discrimination. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to dozens of students, with total funding often reaching several hundred thousand dollars combined across all funds.

While graduate and trade students can apply, the scholarships are especially relevant for high school seniors and current undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ+ or as allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients may use the scholarship funds for a range of education-related expenses including tuition, required fees, books, housing, and certain study abroad or research costs. The Pride Foundation also offers supplemental resources such as scholarship guidance, community events, and opportunities to connect with other scholars across the region.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must identify as LGBTQ+ or as a supportive ally of LGBTQ+ communities.
• Must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.
• Must be pursuing post-secondary education during the upcoming academic year.
• Open to students attending community college, four-year universities, trade or technical schools, graduate programs, or certificate programs.
• Must demonstrate leadership potential, involvement, or community engagement.
• Must show financial need or face barriers to educational access.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Pride Foundation scholarship application online.
• Personal narrative or essay responses as required by the application platform.
• Optional materials such as academic transcripts, résumé, letters of recommendation, or creative samples to strengthen the application.
• Proof of residency in a qualifying Northwest state.

Additional Details:

• One application automatically considers students for multiple scholarship funds based on eligibility and priorities.
• Scholarships awarded through a fair and confidential review process.
• Some awards are renewable or multi-year based on specific fund criteria.
• Recipients may receive financial support for tuition, fees, books, housing, or approved education expenses.

Deadline: January

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