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
Desi Williams Washington State University Psychology, Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Bellingham, Washington
Phillip Hill University of Alaska Anchorage Public Administration Anchorage, Alaska
Brianna Altman Western Washington University Public Health Coupeville, Washington
Ryan Wagstaff University of Washington Public Health; Pre-Law Seattle, Washington
Magdelene McClendon Western Washington University Social Psychology & Human Sexuality Bellingham, Washington
Isaac Sanders University of Washington Social Welfare Seattle, Washington
Emma Wylde Boise State University Social Work Boise, Idaho
Joshua Liston Heritage University Social Work Kennewick, Washington
Micole LaCounte Carroll College Social Work Missoula, Montana
Jessie Hill University of Kentucky Social Work Bellingham, Washington

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