Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Pride Foundation Political Leadership Scholarship

Pride Foundation

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Avg. Amount Awarded
54
Days
January 10 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Pride Foundation Political Leadership Scholarship
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Description

The Political Leadership Scholarship will be awarded to students studying law, political science, public policy, or public administration with the goal of improving the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Preference is given to LGBTQ+ students of color and low-income or first-generation college students. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming 2025-2026 school year. Three essays are required, the Personal Statement and the Community Involvement essay may be submitted in written form or a video essay. Optional materials that can be included with the application are academic transcripts; a resume with work experience, school activities and honors, and extracurricular and community activities, including volunteer roles, arts, and/or activism; a letter of recommendation; and 1-2 writing or art samples. Transcripts are only required for applicants from Washington. Applicants from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, or Oregon are not required to submit transcripts. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Pride Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Law/Legal Services, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Essay
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  • Checkmark Transcript
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