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Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship

Pride Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship is available to African American LGBTQ+ students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington pursuing postsecondary education. Current and future leaders and role models are welcome to apply.

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, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • LGTBQ+, Black or African American
  • 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

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    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
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA
    Activities
    Leadership
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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