Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in January, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship is available for LGBTQ+ and allied students who are living in poverty and have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, or life within the foster care system. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming 2025-2026 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 academic transcripts; 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.