the 2024 prdie scholarship application is now closed.

Awardees will be announced June 1, 2024.

 

about the scholarship

Kauaʻi Pride Parade & Festival promotes and celebrates peace, acceptance, and unity for everyone on our island, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or background. Our first annual Pride Parade & Festival was held in 2019 and our first Pride Academic Scholarship was provided in 2022.

This year, three $1,500 awards are available in three focus areas:
1. Arts
2. STEM/Vocational/Technical
3. Activism/Advocacy
Applicants may choose to apply for one scholarship in one focus area only.

 

    • Applicants should demonstrate a strong connection to the LGBTQIA2s+ community. Applicants must reside on Kauaʻi at the time of application, or be based on Kauaʻi if attending school elsewhere. The award must be used by June 1, 2025.

    • Although previous applicants who were not awarded with Pride Scholarship Funds are encouraged to re-apply, previous pride scholarship awardees are not eligible to re-apply.

    • This award is to be used by individuals furthering their education through university, college, technical/vocational/trade school, or other various post-secondary programs.

    • One award will be reserved for students pursuing education in the arts; one award will be reserved for students pursuing education in STEM, vocational, or technical fields; and one award will be reserved for students pursuing education for activism/advocacy work.

  • Scroll down to see 2024 scholarship application. Be sure to submit the fully completed application by the deadline.

    Applications are due Tuesday, April 30th by 11:59 PM HST.

  • No. This award is open to anyone regardless of gender, sex, or orientation, including LGBTQIA2s+ allies.

  • We strive to make the application and selection process accessible and equitable. If you have questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please email pride@ywcakauai.org.

  • Applicants are required to submit one electronic file of supplemental material(s) with their application that aligns with the focus area of their choice. NOTE: written submissions are limited to 500 words & video submissions are limited to 3 minutes. Guidelines on submissions for each of the focus areas below.

    Arts | Anaina Hou: Supplemental materials may include but are not limited to: original music, poetry, photography, film, etc. that symbolize LGBTQIA2s+ PRIDE.

    STEM/Vocational/Technical: Supplemental materials may include but are not limited to: original short essay, PowerPoint, or webpage centered on LGBTQIA2s+ studies or issues.

    Activism/Advocacy: Supplemental materials may include but are not limited to: slideshow or photo collage demonstrating an applicant’s service to LGBTQIA2s+ community or op-ed/original oratory on LGBTQIA2s+ advocacy.

Sponsored in part by Anaina Hou Community Park