Adult Learner Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship. 

Application Portal Opens: August 1, 2026
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Application Decision: Within 2 weeks of the portal closing

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Scholarships Available Yearly: One (1)

Who Can Apply: Any WNY LGBTQIA2S+ resident enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, vocational program, or non-matriculated student (if working towards licensure or credentialing).  Exam preparation programs such as Kaplan and Princeton Review enrolls may be eligible to apply. 

Qualifications:

1. Applicant must be able to submit proof of enrollment as part of the application process.

2. Scholarships will only be awarded to applicants who are enrolling in an accredited brick-and-mortar school/training program or virtual program

3. In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria

   • Earned a high school degree/GED, or

   • Be currently enrolled in a trade school, certification program, college or university, or exam prep program.
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The ideal candidate for the scholarship will be someone who:

• is passionate about LGBTQIA2S+ issues and/or has a demonstrated commitment to advancing the interest of LGBTQIA2S+ community, and/or

• has an interest to provide valuable specialized services for the local LGBTQIA2S+ and allies community, and/or

• a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ with a demonstrated financial need

Process: 

1. Applicants must submit the Niagara Pride Adult Learner Scholarship Application online;

2. Applications should be submitted with one to two (1-2) letters of recommendation from non-family members. Letters of recommendation must contain contact information for the person writing the recommendation;

3. A copy of the most recent high school, post-secondary school or college transcript, or other relevant documentation pertaining to educational history, current licensing/credentialing, etc. must accompany the application;

4. If selected, proof of enrollment must be submitted prior to releasing the scholarship funds;

5. Once received, Niagara Pride will issue the winning applicant a check in the amount of $1,000.

The selection committee will be composed of board members of Niagara Pride, Inc.

Please contact info@niagarapride.org for additional information.