Congratulations to the 2026 Pride Foundation Scholars!

Pride Foundation invests in LGBTQ+ student leaders across in the Northwest—particularly those who face barriers due to race, economic circumstances, identity, ability, location, or lack of family support.

Since 1993, Pride Foundation has awarded over $11 million to more than 2,700 scholars. In 2026, Pride Foundation awarded scholarships to 121 students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington totaling $1,032,500!

*Please note: the list below is not all 121 Scholars. Only scholars who are comfortable sharing their information publicly have been listed.

Interested in receiving a Pride Foundation scholarship?

Our 2026 application is open. The application will close on January 8, 2027.

2026 Scholars

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Solaris Rai Antioch University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Langley, Washington
Markie Mitchell Antioch University Seattle Psychology Federal Way, Washington
Alyssa Elsenbeck Art Center College of Design Animation Pasadena
Emma Wylde Boise State University Social Work Boise, Idaho
Rilee Thacker Boise State University Journalism Boise, Idaho
Rae Fuentes Boise State University Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Gender Studies Hayden, Idaho
Maxwell Blue Boise State University History of Art & Visual Culture Caldwell, Idaho
Micole LaCounte Carroll College Social Work Missoula, Montana
Micah Laws Chemeketa Community College Psychology Aumsville, Oregon
Lux Shinra Chemeketa Community College Early Childhood Education Salem, Oregon

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