No, Pride Foundation does not check citizenship status when reviewing applications.
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.
There is no age requirement or limitation.
A student can apply every year, even if they received a scholarship.
Yes, absolutely. Children of all genders and sexualities who come from LGBTQ+ families are an important part of our communities and do qualify for our scholarships. We even have a scholarship specifically for them. We also award scholarships to straight allies whose applications reflect a strong history of acting in support of LGBTQ+ people.
Our scholarships cover any accredited post-secondary school or program.
Students can receive as many scholarships as they are eligible. The average award for a student in 2023 was $6,700 and the largest total award was $31,500. The largest single scholarship award is $12,500.
Accommodations are available! Please contact: scholarships@pridefoundation.org or call 206-323-3318 or 800-735-7287.
Arrangements outside of English are available! Please contact: scholarships@pridefoundation.org or call 206-323-3318 or 800-735-7287.
We only require the transcript from your most current school, no matter how short a time you have been there.
Each essay has a maximum word length, generally from 250 to 500 words. The application will initially allow you to write more than the limit, but it will not allow your final submission.
Email Eden Shore, Scholarship Program Officer, or call 206-323-3318 -or- 800-735-7287