Middletown Pride, in collaboration with the City of Middletown’s LGBTQIA+ Commission, is proud to announce that we are accepting applications for our third annual Middletown Pride Scholarship Program!

Who should apply? Middletown residents, or a current or former LGBTQIA2S+ graduate of a Middletown, CT high school (Middletown High School, Mercy, Xavier, and Vinal), who is currently enrolled, or plans to be enrolled, in an accredited college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.

Who reviews the applications? Applications will be reviewed and selected by a sub-committee of the City of Middletown’s LGBTQIA+ Commission, involving commissioners and community members.

Who should I reach out to with questions? Please contact the scholarship subcommittee of the LGBTQIA+ Commission via e-mail at info@middletownpride.org with any questions.

On behalf of Middletown Pride, we wish you the best of luck in the application process!

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

1. Amount. This will be a one-time scholarship in the amount of at least $1,000, awarded for education expenses to include tuition, books & supplies, and/or room & board. The awarded funds will be payable directly to the school on the student’s behalf. Previous applicants are eligible to apply again, provided complete applications are received for the new award year. Past award recipients are ineligible to receive the scholarship again.

2. Dates.

A. Application Deadline: A complete application must be received by Middletown Pride by no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.

B. Announcement of Awards: Announcements informing applicants on scholarship awards will be sent to applicants after May 8, 2026.

C. Presentation of Awards: Scholarships will be awarded during the Pride Rally at Middletown PrideFEST at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Recipients must be present in person to accept the award.

3. Criteria/Guidelines: Applicants are reviewed on the basis of a letter of recommendation, leadership potential and roles, community service and involvement, future career goals, and an interview (when applicable).

4. Submission Requirements:

A. A completed application form;

B. One (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member or student advisor;

C. Your resume/CV; and

D. A response to the application question below. Take this opportunity to tell us who you are—it is important that your personality shines through.

*Only complete applications submitted timely will be considered.

5. Eligibility:

A. To be eligible for receiving this award, an applicant must:

1) Be either a Middletown resident at the time application is made, or a graduate or prospective graduate of a Middletown, CT high school (Middletown High School, Mercy, Xavier or Vinal);

2) Self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community;

3) Be enrolled currently or plan to be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies; and

4) be able to demonstrate leadership roles.

B. Applicants involved in LGBTQIA2S+ organizations and/or seeking to improve Middletown and/or Middlesex County through community service are especially encouraged to apply and significant consideration will be given to such service.

C. The award of the Middletown Pride Scholarship to a successful applicant will be contingent upon acceptance to an accredited college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to disbursement of any funds.

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Don’t forget…A complete application must be received by Middletown Pride by no later than Friday, April 24, 2026!

Contact Middletown Pride

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ATTN: Middletown Pride

info@middletownpride.org
(860) 347-6924

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Don’t forget…A complete application must be received by Middletown Pride by no later than Friday, April 24, 2026!

Contact Middletown Pride

Clare McCarthy of Transqat Interviews
Local Organizers and Activists