Scholarship Info

  • PLGP

    Portland Latino Gay Pride Scholarship Applications Available

    In partnership with Equity Foundation, Portland Latino Gay Pride (PLGP) will award a one-thousand dollar scholarship to a  deserving student. Established in 2012, by the Portland Latino Gay Pride Board of Directors, the PLGP Scholarship is the only  scholarship at Equity Foundation to focus on...

    Full Story

  • Jessica Dolin

    New Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship

    New Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship at Equity Foundation to benefit students in Oregon and Clark County, WA Leigh and Leslie Dolin have established the Jessica Dolin Memorial Scholarship at Equity Foundation in memory of their daughter, who passed away May 14, 2003.  The scholarship is...

    Full Story

  • Elizabeth (first person on the right) takes a break from her studies while attending school in England.

    Community Impact: Elizabeth’s Story

    A college education is one of the greatest opportunities that youth have. However, it is often difficult for many youth to find the funds necessary to cover the costs of a college education which is why I am personally very grateful that organizations, such as...

    Full Story

  • Students-1

    Community Impact: Christina’s Story

    As many of you may know, Equity Foundation provides scholarships to LGBT students in Oregon and SW Washington.  Last year, our scholarship funds provided nearly $58,000 to local students. Your donations ensure that we can continue to support the community and help each scholarship recipient...

    Full Story

  • PLGP

    Equity Foundation to Offer First GLBT Latino/a Scholarship

    The Portland Latino Gay Pride (PLGP) Scholarship is the first scholarship at Equity Foundation to focus on the Latino/a community.  It was recently established by the Board of Directors of PLGP and Equity Foundation.  The winner(s) will be honored at the Portland Latino Gay Pride...

    Full Story

  • legal-scales-morguefile

    Norman Sylvester Band to Benefit Shepherd Legal Scholarship

    Norman “The Boogie Cat” Sylvester brings his award-winning brand of blues to A Class Act, the 18th annual benefit for the Bill & Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship Fund of Equity Foundation, on Friday, April 27th, at The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave.    Doors open...

    Full Story

  • peter-wade

    Peter Cunningham: Your donations are impacting local communities

    First off, I want to thank you!  Because of your support, Equity Foundation provided over $336,000 in grants and college scholarships during the previous fiscal year.  Our scholarship funds combined have given out a record $68,000 in LGBT scholarships over the past 12 months! I...

    Full Story

  • Scholars pose at Turnabout celebration at Darcelle's XV

    Pride of the Rose Scholarship’s New Scholars

    The Pride of the Rose Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the new Pride of the Rose Scholars for 2011.  A record $25,000 is being awarded to students.  The recipients, listed below, were celebrated at Darcelle’s XV during the Turnabout event.  Congratulations to the Pride of...

    Full Story

  • PABA_Hats

    PABA Announces Scholarship Recipients

    PABA Announces LGBTQ Scholarship Recipients. PABA to “Tip their Hats” to LGBTQ Students at Recognition Brunch. For more information, contact: Michael Traylor at MichaelTraylor@aol.com or 971-275-3283 Portland, OR – Governor Barbara Roberts will keynote a celebratory brunch on Saturday, August 20, from 10:30 a.m. –...

    Full Story