Pride Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Pride Foundation
Introduction
We fund LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their personal lives, within their families, in local communities, in their fields of study or workplaces, and in movements for justice. Our focus is on directing aid to students with the greatest need, especially those who combine leadership with lived experiences of marginalization.
Who we prioritize
We concentrate support on LGBTQ+ student leaders who meet some or all of the following characteristics and experiences:
- A demonstrated history and ongoing commitment to promoting justice and the health of their communities.
- Experiences of family rejection and/or limited access to broader community supports.
- Encounters systemic obstacles to educational access and have been affected by systemic discrimination or oppression. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Black, Indigenous, and other people of color
- Trans, non-binary, gender-diverse, and gender non-conforming people, including Two-Spirit folks
- Immigrants
- People with disabilities or chronic illness, including those living with HIV, neurodivergence, or mental health challenges
- Students aged 25 or older (non-traditional students)
- People living in rural areas
- Individuals who have experienced or are experiencing housing instability or homelessness
- People who have experienced or are experiencing poverty
- Demonstrable financial need and limited or no access to family or other financial supports
Notes about specific scholarship funds
While the majority of our scholarships are open to all eligible applicants, some funds carry additional, fund-specific eligibility requirements tied to major, background, place of residence, or other criteria. For those awards, preference will be given to applicants who satisfy both the particular fund’s conditions and the broader programmatic priorities listed above.
Scholarship requirements
- Northwest residency: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Residency is defined as currently living in one of these states, or having lived in one of them for at least one year at any point within the past five years.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in 2025–2026: Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education during the 2025–2026 academic year. Eligible programs include community college; four-year public or private colleges or universities; certificate programs; vocational, technical, or trade programs; law school; medical, dental, or veterinary school; and graduate-level study.