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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Name School Area of Study City, State
Henry Markerson University of Washington Built Environments, Historic Preservation Seattle, Washington
Devin Aschim San Diego State University Child Development Sequim, Washington
Renee Mendoza Gonzalez University of Oregon Cinema Studies & Journalism The Dalles, Oregon
Sachi Seno University of Washington Civil Engineering Redmond, Washington
George Bayuga Seattle University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Seattle, Washington
Solaris Rai Antioch University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Langley, Washington
Sam Wardwell National University of Natural Medicine Clinical Nutrition Portland, Oregon
Alexander Sequoia Portland State University Clinical Social Work Portland, Oregon
Cypress Cowley University of Southern California Communications Silverdale, Washington
Phillip Hill University of Alaska Anchorage Criminal Justice Anchorage, Alaska

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