Scholarship

Pajaro Valley Pride was created by a group of Watsonville residents who serve the LGBTQIA+ community. We want our young leaders to thrive, and we want to support them by providing them with some of the resources needed to help them achieve their long-term goals. We build bridges with the general community in South Santa Cruz County through our annual Pride Event and by collaborating with local community organizations on events throughout the year. 

This year, Pajaro Valley Pride will award scholarships ranging from $500-$2000 (depending on availability) to students based on their academic successes as well as their involvement in social justice activism either on their school campus or in the community. Scholarships will be awarded regardless of citizenship.

 

Criteria for Application

To be considered for the Pajaro Valley Pride Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a senior in good standing attending an accredited high school in Santa Cruz County this academic year.

  • Be on track to graduate with a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

  • Be enrolled full-time (12 or more units) in a 2 or 4 year higher education institution in the fall of 2023

  • LGBTQIA+ identifying or an ally who is directly involved with the LGBTQIA+ club at their school or in their community 

  • Provide a current Official High School transcript (upon graduation)

  • All finalists must be available for an interview if the PVP board should request one. 


Applications in both English and Spanish are welcome.

Las solicitudes tanto en inglés como en español son bienvenidas.

Complete the application and submit by email or mail.

Complete la solicitud y envíela por correo electrónico o correo postal.