the 2026 pRIDE scholarship application is now open.

applications due april 30, 2026.

Recipients announced June 6, 2026.

The Kauaʻi Pride Scholarship is sponsored in-part by Anaina Hou Community Park

about the scholarship

Kauaʻi Pride Parade & Festival promotes and celebrates peace, acceptance, and unity for everyone on our island, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or background. Our first annual Pride Parade & Festival was held in 2019 and our first Pride Academic Scholarship was provided in 2022.

Three (3) $1,500 awards are available to students who will be enrolled in school at a college, university, technical or vocational institute, or other specified continued education program between June 2026 and June 2027.

Previous recipients of the Kauaʻi Pride Scholarship are not eligible to re-apply, however, applicants from previous years(s) that did not receive the scholarship award are encouraged to re-apply.

    • Applicants should demonstrate a strong connection to the māhū and/or LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must reside on Kauaʻi at the time of application, or be based on Kauaʻi if attending school elsewhere. The award must be used by June 1, 2027.

    • Although previous applicants who were not awarded with Pride Scholarship Funds are encouraged to re-apply, previous pride scholarship awardees are not eligible to re-apply.

    • This award is to be used by individuals furthering their education through university, college, technical/vocational/trade school, or other various post-secondary programs.

  • Scroll down to view the 2026 scholarship application. Be sure to submit the fully completed application by the deadline.

    Applications are due Thursday, April 30th, 2026 by 11:59 PM HST.

  • No. This award is open to anyone regardless of gender, sex, or orientation, including allies of māhū & LGBTQ+ communities.

  • We strive to make the application and selection process accessible and equitable. If you have questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please email pride@ywcakauai.org.

  • Applicants are required to submit one electronic file of supplemental material(s) with their application that expands upon the student's study goals and demonstrates a connection to or advocacy for māhū and/or LGBTQ+ communities.

    NOTE: written submissions are limited to 500 words & video/audio submissions are limited to 3 minutes.

 

Having trouble with the application? No worries! Email pride@ywcakauai.org to request assistance.