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Pride Foundation Political Leadership Scholarship

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Due: January 9, 2027

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Description

The Pride Foundation Political Leadership Scholarship will be awarded to students studying law, political science, public policy, or public administration with the goal of improving rights for 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 2026-2027 school year. This includes community college; four-year public or private college or university; certificate programs; vocational, technical, or trade programs; law school; medical, dental, veterinary school; or graduate education. Applicants are required to submit three essays for application: the Personal Statement and Community Involvement and Vision Essay, both which may be submitted as a video or written essay; and the Financial Picture Essay, which must only be submitted as a written essay. The following materials are optional and may be submitted with the application: academic transcript (official or unofficial); resume, which must include work experience and school activities and honors; extracurricular and community activities, including volunteer roles, arts, and/or activism; a letter of recommendation; and 1-2 writing or art samples. Applicants must only include or submit what helps the Foundation understand their experience and goals more fully. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Pride Foundation for more information.

Pride Foundation Political Leadership Scholarship

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