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Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

Pride Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/10/2025
Closes: 1/6/2026

The Bill McKnight Legacy Scholarship supports students in the queer community studying arts and humanities. Special consideration is given to residents of Kitsap County/Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for a minimum of three months prior to the application deadline or lived within the state for at least one out of the five prior years
  • High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or medical student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, graduate, or medical degree
  • Studying arts and humanities
  • Student in the queer community
  • Proven leadership potential in the LGBTQ+ community or field of study
  • Lack of a broader LGBTQ+ community support system
  • Encountered additional barriers to education, including economic, racial, social, geographical, or being politically disenfranchised
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to residents of Kitsap County/Bainbridge Island, Washington.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, Doctor of Medicine
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student, Postgraduate Medical School
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: AK, ID, OR, MT, WA
    Intended Area of Study
    Liberal Arts and Humanities
    Activities
    Leadership
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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