Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program

Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program

Organization: Phoenix Pride Inc

Geographic Scope: Primarily Arizona, with focus on Phoenix metropolitan area LGBTQ+ community

Purpose: The Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program supports college-bound LGBTQ+ students through educational scholarships.

Program Overview

The scholarship program provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education. The program has been active for multiple years and has supported numerous recipients.

Recipient Focus

Scholarships support LGBTQ+ students, including those pursuing:

• Undergraduate education
• Honors college programs
• Specialized certificate programs (e.g., LGBT studies)
• Various fields of study

Community Engagement

Dragraisers - An educational outreach event directed towards educating the community on the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Program. This annual event demonstrates the impact of community involvement and features drag performers mentoring community members.

Impact

Recipients report:

• Significant financial assistance for college expenses
• Confidence and support for LGBTQ+ identity
• Ability to pursue specialized programs and certificates
• Relief from financial stress related to education
• Encouragement for future community leadership

Contact Information

Email: office@phoenixpride.org

Website: phoenixpride.org/scholarship-program

Background

Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that unites, educates, and engages people to support and empower the LGBTQ+ community and allies.