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
Sharif Maddox Oregon Health & Science University Behavioral Neurosciences, Clinical Psychology Portland, Oregon
Christina Madplume University of Montana Western Early Childhood Education Cut Bank, Montana
Whitney Marcelino Portland State University Social Work Independence, Oregon
Henry Markerson University of Washington Built Environments, Historic Preservation Seattle, Washington
Magdelene McClendon Western Washington University Social Psychology & Human Sexuality Bellingham, Washington
Phoenix McCoubrey University of Portland Education, Art of Teaching Portland, Oregon
Gale McCrary University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Hygiene Anchorage, Alaska
Renee Mendoza Gonzalez University of Oregon Cinema Studies & Journalism The Dalles, Oregon
Markie Mitchell Antioch University Seattle Psychology Federal Way, Washington
Mattie Mooney Seattle University Doctor of Nursing Practice Tacoma, Washington

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