The Soaring Heart Scholarship will be awarded to students committed to offering compassionate support services to those dealing with illness, death, grief, or trauma, especially where violent acts such as suicide must be addressed. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming 2024-2025 school year. This includes community college; four-year public or private college or university; certificate programs; vocational, technical, trade programs; law school; medical, dental, veterinary school; or graduate education. 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 a letter of recommendation and 1-2 writing or art samples. Official or unofficial transcripts are also optional for residents of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Washington residents must submit their transcripts. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Pride Foundation for more information.