2026 SCP Scholarship

Apply for the annual Star City Pride Events Scholarship! Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 29th at 11:59 PM (CST). If you have any additional questions not listed in the FAQ below, please email intern@starcityprideevents.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Do I have to be a traditional student to apply?

A: Nope! Any student including high school seniors and non-traditional students can apply. We want to make this scholarship available to any LGBTQIA2S+ person who is pursuing their education.

Q: Does the scholarship require a minimum GPA?

A: Nope! We know that school can be tough and life circumstances can make it difficult to maintain a perfect GPA. At Star City Pride, we want to make this scholarship as accessible as possible.

Q: Does my school qualify for this scholarship?

A: We are choosing an applicant who attends a college, university, or trade school in Nebraska. You can find a list of schools here.

Q: What can I use as my proof of acceptance and enrollment in the institution I am attending in the fall?

A: You can use an acceptance letter. If you have taken classes there already you can use an unofficial transcript. You could also use a student ID from that institution. If none of these options work for you, contact your institution to get access to a document that can work. 

Q: Is the scholarship renewable?

A: This scholarship is a one-time scholarship. If we have other scholarships in the future, the winner of this scholarship can re-apply. 

Q: What can this scholarship be used for?

A: This scholarship can be used for anything education-related including tuition, housing, books, study abroad, etc. 

Q: When will I know the results? 

A: Star City Pride will email the results to applicants by May 1st.

Q: I have a question that is not answered above!

A: Please email intern@starcityprideevents and we'd be happy to help!

2025 Star City Pride Scholarship Winner

We are thrilled to announce the recipient of our inaugural $1,000 Star City Pride Scholarship - Lois Grace Kanioka (She/Her/Hers)! Lois will be attending UNL's College of Law with a focus on Civil Rights! We are looking forward to her advocacy efforts in the queer and trans community and how she will apply her education in the future. We wish Lois the best in her studies!