Our Programs - Scholarships - Scholarship Funds
40 Scholarships, 1 application to complete
Pride Foundation and GSBA have 40 different types of scholarships available, but students only need to fill out one application. Many of the scholarships available at Pride Foundation have criteria that are determined by the donor who creates the particular scholarship. For this reason, the scholarships cover a diverse range of educational interests, types of student, and geographic regions. For example, a majority of our awards are for people living in the Pacific Northwest, however, some are even more geographically focused. Some awards specify a certain age group, while others target specific fields of study. Most scholarships are available for straight allied or questioning students as well as student of LGBT parents. All the awards promote leadership and diversity in the sexual minority community. Interested individuals submit one application and the scholarship review committee will determine all the scholarships for which the applicant is eligible.
Current Pride Foundation Scholarships
- Pride Foundation Community Scholarships, Lee S. Burke Scholarships, Patricia Van Kirk Scholarships and Rainbow City Band Scholarships for current and future LGBT and straight ally leaders and role models.
- Pride Foundation Regional Outreach Scholarships for residents of areas outside of King County where Pride Foundation is working to enhance the leadership of the LGBT and Allied community: Whatcom/Skagit Pride, Kitsap County Pride, Pierce County Pride, Clark County Pride, Black Hills Pride, Yakima County Pride, Spokane/Kootenai Pride, Palouse Empire Pride, and Mid-Columbia Pride.
- Bellevue PFLAG Scholarship for graduating high school seniors currently attending a greater East King County high school .
- Bill Bendiner Memorial Scholarship for students with clear educational goals and aptitude.
- Brian M. Day Scholarship for Puget Sound area gay men of color who have significant financial need and demonstrate activism in the gay/lesbian community and their communities of color.
- Cole Family Scholarship for Washington residents under age 25 raised by one or more lesbian or gay parent.
- Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship (four-year renewable, $10,000/year) for graduating high school seniors entering a bachelor's degree program who have demonstrated leadership skills and have a passion for making positive social change.
- Jacinta McKoy Memorial Scholarship for students from the Black Hills community pursuing education in the healing arts (massage, acupuncture, naturopathi c m edicine, conflict resolution, psychology, counseling, etc.) who plan to dedicate their practice to serving their community inclusive of the LGBT and Allied communities.
- Tony DeBlase Scholarship for students entering the fields of sex education, sex therapy, research, or something that furthers the understanding of human sexuality, especially alternative sexuality. More information is available here. (external link)
- Creando Familia for self-identified LGBT Latino/Latina immigrants, for all kinds of study, including English as a second language.
- Daniella Altfeld–Moreno Scholarship for Latino/Latina youth under age 25; preference for students involved in athletics.
- Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship for women of color who have a demonstrated history of activism and/or leadership in the LGBT community and are pursuing a degree in education, women's health ,or dance.
- Derivative Duo Scholarship for residents of Washington studying mental health or human services.
- Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) Scholarship for residents of Eastern Washington , Idaho , or Montana .
- Jack D. Motteler Scholarship for students in the visual arts.
- NASP–TRIO Scholarship for current or former students of NW Association of Special Programs (NASP–TRIO) for disadvantaged youth.
- Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship for young men and women studying interior, fashion , or graphic design.
- The Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for candidates intending studies that involve visual arts and design.
- Robert Browning Scholarship for studies in the health sciences.
- Scott Rodriguez Scholarship for students with a background in leadership activities and/or participatory athletics.
- James and Colin Lee Wozumi for students who are goal-oriented, HIV positive,and/or focusing on the treatment and/or eradication of HIV.
- APIQS (Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters) Scholarship for Asian/Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexual females, and transpeople (both MTF and FTM spectrum).
- Charly Baker and Heath Merriwether Memorial Scholarship for students under the age of 25 who graduated from any West Seattle high school or are studying theater arts .
- Urashi Zen Scholarship for students studying business administration, computer science, or political science.
- Barbara Bailey Scholarship for lesbians from the state of Washington .
- Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship for graduating seniors from any Seattle Public High School.
- Forrester Scholarship for students pursuing a career in Land Surveying (Geomatics) at a 2 or 4 year institution.
- Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship for LGBT students studying choralconducting with preference given to those committed to creating social change through music.
- Athletic Excellence Scholarship for LGBT individuals who plan to pursue or study athletics through college, or for athletes pursuing national/international excellence in sports through an accredited institution or program.
- Phil Sullivan Scholarship for students under the age of 21 who demonstrate significant financial need.
