Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP OBJECTIVE

The Pride Houston Scholarship Fund is looking to:

• Help the next generation of LGBTQI+ community activists & influencers achieve their
  dreams
  • Encourage LGBTQI+ high school and college students to share how their everyday
  experiences can transform their futures to positively impact the community at large
  • Award need-based scholarships to LGBTQI+ high school and college students annually
  • Award Trans Youth of Color the Monica Roberts Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a self-identified member of the LGBTQI+ community
• Must be a current Houston-area (which includes Harris or a contiguous county) resident or
  currently attending a Houston-area high school or college at the time of application
• Must be planning to enroll, or currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution
  (including trade schools and non-degree seeking certifications and programs
•  In good academic standing (no failing current classes or academic probation or suspension)
• Able to provide your most recent official transcript (college freshmen must send their official
  high school transcript)
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Ability to attend scholarship award presentation on [TBD October 2021]
•  Must respond to all essay questions
• Applicants will be required to complete the attached application. Incomplete submissions will
  not be considered for a scholarship.

TERMS

• Awards will be made payable to the post-secondary institution selected by
  the candidate for the benefit of the candidate.
• The award must be applied within the next academic year’s FALL
  semester
• All information submitted to Pride Houston will be strictly confidential
  and will not be shared outside of the Pride Houston Scholarship
  Committee and Board of Directors

AWARD & DEADLINE

• Application Deadline: June 4, 2021 (Postmarked)
• All high school Seniors and collegiate LGBTQI+ youth are encouraged to apply
• Academic-based and need-based scholarships will be awarded on overall merit
• A completed scholarship application form must be submitted along with all required
  supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, to be emailed together to
  scholarships@pridehouston.org by June 4, 2021. Pride Houston is not responsible for lost or
  misdirected emails. A confirmation email will be sent letting you know that we have received
  your application packet.
• All selected recipients will be notified via email/phone call by July 19, 2021
• Awards will be presented at the Pride Houston Heritage Gala event [Tentatively scheduled for
  October, 2021]
• If selected, candidates must RSVP for the Gala
• Your official electronic transcript must be emailed to Scholarships@PrideHouston.org or
• Your official sealed transcript must be mailed to:
  Pride Houston, Inc
  Attn: Scholarship Committe
  401 Brandard St.
  Suite 100
  Houston, Texas, 77006

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Good Academic Standing (no failing current classes or academic probation or suspension)
• Two letters of recommendation showcasing participation and leadership in community
  activities
• Responses clearly articulate the student’s answer to essay questions
• A completed application