Pride Foundation Scholarships

Pride Foundation Scholarships is sponsored by Pride Foundation. Multi-scholarship fund explicitly supporting students who face systemic marginalization, focusing heavily on LGBTQ+ individuals and allies encountering financial barriers.

Scholarships - Pride Foundation Supporting Students Who Inspire Pride Foundation provides essential financial resources and community support to LGBTQ+ student leaders across the Northwest. Since awarding our first scholarship in 1993, we’ve awarded more than $11 million to more than 2,700 students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

We Believe In the Power of Education While much has changed for the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, educational support remains critical for students who face challenges on their educational journeys.

Pride Foundation Scholars are leaders in their communities with incredibly varied educational goals and lived experiences—and are oftentimes overcoming a lack of support system, tremendous societal barriers, and significant financial need in order to pursue their dreams.

Receiving a Pride Foundation Scholarship connects students to a growing community of support, providing important affirmation, encouragement, and resources to realize their dreams. Pride Foundation Scholarships 60+ scholarships. 1 application.

Do you identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning? And do you live in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington? Great news!

You are likely eligible to apply for a scholarship! Through the incredible generosity of our community, Pride Foundation has more than 60 scholarship funds—but students only need to complete one application. The variety of different funds allow us to offer a wide range of scholarship awards that encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply.

See Our Scholarship Funds Pride Foundation Scholarships support LGBTQ+ students who are facing incredible barriers, regardless of school, major, or GPA. Frequently Asked Questions Is your scholarship application currently open? Our application for the 2027-2028 school year is open October 11, 2026 and closes January 8, 2027.

Please check out our Scholarship Guidelines for more information. Do I have to be a US citizen to apply? No, Pride Foundation does not check citizenship status when reviewing applications.

How do you define someone as a Northwest resident? Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they currently live within that state.

What can I use my scholarship for? You can apply your scholarship toward any of the following: tuition, student fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad programs, books. Scholarships can also apply toward course supplies or research-related expenses, but you must obtain prior approval from Pride Foundation.

Checks are made out to your school and credited to your student account. Funds cannot be sent directly to students. We provide a fair, confidential community review process We are committed to upholding the rights and privacy of all applicants Meet Our Current Scholars This year, Pride Foundation invested $1,000,000 in 121 incredible student leaders throughout the Northwest!

Support a Scholarship Fund Our scholarship funds are 100% donor supported. Stand behind every Pride Foundation Scholar by making a gift today. Support Students’ Futures We want to see all students succeed.

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