Brazoria County Pride Educational Grant & Scholarship

The Brazoria County Pride Educational Grant and Scholarship empowers LGBTQ+ students in Brazoria County who are seeking to further their education though accredited academic testing or those earning their undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in the United States.

Brazoria County Pride is proud to offer two $500 scholarships for the upcoming Spring 2025 semester.

Important Dates:

Application Opens: November 1st

Application Due: December 20th

Winners Announced: December 31st

Eligibility:

  • Be a resident of Brazoria County.
  • A member of LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester in an accredited university pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.

  • Scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of residence and enrollment. 

  • Disclaimer: Scholarship winners have a period of 14 business days from the notification of their winning essay to submit the required documents. In the event that the initial scholarship winner(s) fails to provide the required documents within the specified timeframe, the scholarship will be forfeited and then awarded to the individual whose essay secured the runner-up position. This is to ensure funds can be distributed to their respective educational institutions within a timely manner.

Please fill out the form below and answer one of the essay questions in the fields provided. Returning applicants may not select an essay question previously answered.

Essay Questions:

Please choose 1 of the questions below and provide a detailed response not exceeding 500 words.

Describe your personal journey as an LGBTQ+ individual. How has your identity shaped your experiences, challenges, and triumphs? How has it influenced your educational goals and aspirations?

Reflect on a challenge you faced as an LGBTQ individual or ally, and how you overcame it. How has this experience influenced your educational path and your desire to support the LGBTQ community? How will this scholarship help you continue this journey?

In what ways do you envision using your education to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ community? Describe how this scholarship will enable you to pursue specific academic opportunities or professional development that will empower you to achieve these goals.

Explain how financial support from this scholarship will alleviate specific barriers you face as an LGBTQ student or ally. How will overcoming these barriers enhance your ability to succeed academically and contribute to the LGBTQ community?

In what ways do you plan to use your education to mentor or support other LGBTQ individuals or allies? Describe how this scholarship will enable you to create or participate in programs or initiatives that promote LGBTQ visibility and support within your academic institution, chosen field of study, or beyond.

Please direct questions to BrazoriaCountyPride@gmail.com