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The 2024 Pride Scholarship Application is open!

Please click on the following link to check eligibility and apply.

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Deadline: May 1, 2024

Awards Reception and Mx Pageant: June 16, 2024 at Tempe Center for the Arts

“Educating Our Community”

The Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program is a charitable program to provide scholarships to High school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students in our community who identify as LGBTQ+ and our allies attending any type of FAFSA accredited postsecondary school. The funds for this program are administered by the Arizona Community Foundation. Since its inception in 2005 (created by Linda Hoffman), the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Fund has awarded $490,500 in scholarships. In 2024 we are slated to award $53,000 in scholarships.

The Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program continues to be supported by contributions from Phoenix Pride and community members who are committed to expanding the educational opportunities for the LGBTQ+ and ally community. The program is currently seeking to increase partnerships with philanthropic individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations to raise scholarship funding for LGBTQ+ and ally students in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

A Word From Past Awardees

Being chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Phoenix Pride Scholarship is an extraordinary honor that fills me with gratitude. This scholarship plays a crucial role in supporting my dreams and serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that hard work, dedication, and a supportive community can have. This opportunity inspires me to not only grow academically, but also to become a passionate advocate for diverse and underprivileged communities.

Frida

Thank you so much for your generous donation towards this scholarship. I am truly honored to have been selected as a recipient. As a 4th year medical student, I have accrued a tremendous amount of debt to pursue my dream of becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician. I truly appreciate your generosity to help my achieve my goals of becoming a doctor to serve our wonderful community

Kelsey

With your assistance, I have been able to immerse myself fully in the academic experience at ASU, collaborate with talented faculty and peers, and expand my knowledge and skills in business administration. Your belief in my potential has motivated me to aim higher, set ambitious goals, and actively contribute to my campus community. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity you have provided me, and I promise to make the most of it.

Sergio

This scholarship will really help me with the increased expenses of college and allow me to become an expert in the subject of law and government. One of my lifetime goals is to be the leader I never saw growing up.

Sammy

I cannot tell you how grateful and elated I am to have been selected as a 2022 Phoenix Pride Scholarship Recipient! From struggling with my identity to now feeling confident and capable in living and serving as myself, it means the world to me to be recognized and supported by my LGBTQIA+ community.

Lauren

Thank you so so much for awarding me this scholarship. You have no idea how much I appreciate being chosen as a recipient. This means the world to me. Thank you a million times over for helping me pursue higher education.

Lennon

Scholarship Recipients

  • 2023- $53,000

    Brayden Haberman – Tito’s Handmade Vodka Pride Scholarship
    Austin Sherwood – Pamela L Kirby Pride Scholarship
    Jordan Davis-Wiley – Dan Galloway Pride Scholarship
    Shay Morrow – Constellation Brands Pride Scholarship
    Kai Graham – Hensley Beverage Company Pride Scholarship
    Sergio Rivera – McKenzie Productions Pride Scholarship
    Min Gao – Waste Management Pride Scholarship
    Frida Noyola Gomez – Rocket Companies Pride Scholarship
    Sean Dolan – Circle K Pride Scholarship
    Kelsey Newbold- Phoenix Pride Scholarship
    Mia Enriquez – PGFFL/Swire Coca-Cola Pride Athletic Scholarship
    Lucia Pease-Wingenter – PGFFL/Pride Athletic Scholarship
    John Kubrock – Fascinations Veteran Scholarship

  • 2022- $53,000

    Lauren Salaz – Dan Galloway Pride Scholarship
    Francesca Pease-Wingenter – Pamela L Kirby Pride Scholarship
    Jordan Davis-Wiley – Tito’s Handmade Vodka Pride Scholarship
    Adrashanti Iyer – Momentum Worldwide Pride Scholarship
    Samuel Cisterna – Hensley Beverage Company Pride Scholarship
    Epiphany Jones – Four Peaks Pride Scholarship
    Kiara Smith – ADP Pride Scholarship
    Riley Haveman – Embry Health Pride Scholarship
    Lennon VanAusdal – Waste Management Pride Scholarship
    Robert Wooten
    Shukuru Mocha – PGFFL/Swire Coca-Cola Pride Athletic Scholarship
    Mia Enriquez – PGFFL/Pride Athletic Scholarship
    John Kubrock – Dr. Ryan A Starzyk Pride Veteran Scholarship

  • 2021- $37,000

    Diego Ruiz Quiroz – Dan Galloway Pride Scholarship
    Peter Somoza – Pamela L. Kirby Pride Scholarship
    Issac Roush – Hope McMullen Pride Scholarship
    Jesus Gonzales – Progressive Leasing Pride Scholarship
    Shane Canitz
    Comet Robinson
    Heather Hillenbrand
    Isaiah Kaitschuck – PGFFL/Swire Coca-Cola Pride Athletic Scholarship
    Christina Cecena – PGFFL/Pride Athletic Scholarship

  • 2020 – $52,000

    Sarah Drennon – Dan Galloway Pride Scholarship
    Albert Alan – Pamela L Kirby Pride Scholarship
    Shane Canitz
    Boki Wang
    Aryanna Chutkan
    Issac Roush
    Ci’mone Rogers
    Austin Fast
    Peter Somoza
    Anthony Soliz
    Alex Barraza Leon – PGFFL/Swire Coca-Cola Pride Athletic Scholarship
    Jeremy Andia – PGFFL/Smirnoff Pride Athletic Scholarship

  • 2019 – $47,000

    Albert Alan – Dan Galloway Pride Scholarship
    Pelyuan Wang – Pamela L Kirby Pride Scholarship
    Issac Roush
    Peter Somoza
    Chloe Koebel
    Logan Mitchell
    Tillie Jones
    Chase Ford
    Jordan Montgomery
    Issac Roush – PGFFL/Swire Coca-Cola Pride Athletic Scholarship
    Karen Rivas – PGFFL/Smirnoff Pride Athletic Scholarship

  • 2018 – $41,000

    Jordan Montgomery – Miss Gay Arizona America Scholarship Award
    Issac Roush – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Jordan Davis
    Andres Bautista
    Rocque Perez
    Krista Davis
    Tillie Jones
    Cesar Manjarrez
    Madison Piper – PGFFL Pride Athletic Scholarship

  • 2017 – $35,000

    Gabriel Ogbonnaya – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Brett Armstrong
    Sidney Aronsohn
    Juan Hinojos
    Cody Holt
    Tillie Jones
    Jimmie Munoz

  • 2016 – $30,000

    Alex Geiger – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Tanner Bollman
    Nemanja Demic
    Juan Hinojos
    Cody Holt
    Juan Pedroza Reyes

  • 2015 – $30,000

    Katie Curiel – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Nemanja Demic
    Joseph Florez
    Cody Holt
    Allison Knuth
    Joseph Margolias

  • 2014 – $30,000

    Michael Howard – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Cody Holt
    Cylee Gutting
    Samantha Espinoza
    Steven Belvel
    Thang Vu

  • 2013 – $25,000

    Trudie Jackson – Dan Galloway Scholarship Award
    Joseth Hermosillo
    Michael Howard
    Emily Johnson
    Roberto Valadez

  • 2012 – $24,000

    Tristan Fehr
    Milo Neild
    Andrew Lopez
    Joseth Hermosillo
    Melissa Conrad
    Elizabeth Martin
    Mathew Watson
    Casey Clowes
    Emily Johnson
    Cylan Shaffer
    Trudie Jackson
    Suzanne Stepp

  • 2011 – $15,000

    Kaylene Dawn Almy
    Mathew Luray Watson
    Amanda Lin Taylor
    Alejandro Ramirez
    Jesus Feliciano Alvarez
    Marcus Jones II
    Stephanie Birnbaum
    Tristan Fehr
    Ashlee Stierstorfer
    Chay Mayer

  • 2010 – $10,500

    Joshua Judd
    Laine Evans Nelson
    Michael Anthony Gonzales
    Kaylene Dawn Almy
    Tracy J. Geiger
    Trudie Jackson
    Mathew Luray Watson

  • 2009 – $6,000

    Terry Tyrone Jones
    Joshua Judd
    Laine Evans Nelson
    Jessica Jarrel
    Taylor James McDonald

  • 2008 – $2,000

    Hector Ramirez
    Stephanie Roberson