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2025 HRP Scholarship Application

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Deadline: May 19, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 20, 2025 7:00 pm - Jun 22, 2025 11:00 pm (EST)
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Free

About the event

Hampton Roads Pride Weekend is a three-day annual celebration hosted across Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. For over 30 years, this festival has showcased the 757’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through music, art, education, and inclusive, family-friendly experiences. The weekend kicks off with the Pride Block Party on Friday night a 18+ dance party in the heart of the region, bringing nightlife, community, and celebration together. On Saturday, the excitement continues with the nations first Pride Boat Parade, sailing proudly along the historic Elizabeth River. Then, join thousands at PrideFest, our signature outdoor festival filled with live entertainment, community resources, history activations, family activities, local food, art, and joy for all ages. Sunday closes the weekend with Pride at the Beach, a high-energy beach party set against the Virginia Beach Oceanfront sunset. Featuring live DJs, branded VIP experiences, and plenty of picture-perfect moments with friends and chosen family. From parades to parties, beaches to boats—Hampton Roads Pride Weekend is where the 757 comes together to celebrate love, unity, and diversity in all its forms.
Hampton Roads Pride
Hampton Roads Pride
Hampton Roads Pride
Hampton Roads Pride

About the application

Hampton Roads Pride is dedicated to empowering the educational pursuits of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in our community. We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our scholarships, which support high school students and individuals attending or accepted into accredited post-secondary institutions across the United States. These scholarships encompass a variety of fields, including trade, real estate, and other areas of study, reflecting our commitment to fostering diverse pathways to success.

Terms & Conditions

Reward: 

Hampton Roads Pride is proud to award scholarships totaling up to $30,000 to individuals who meet the outlined criteria. The exact award amount will be determined based on the number of recipients and available funding.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+)
  • LGBTQ+ allies are also encouraged to apply (those who do not identify as LGBTQ+, but who are allied with and support the LGBTQ+ community).
  • Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above.

Geographical Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following areas:

(Now including Richmond and its surrounding cities!)

 

  • Accomack
  • Charles City
  • Chesapeake
  • Chesterfield
  • Hampton
  • Henrico County
  • Isle of Wight
  • James
  • Newport News
  • Norfolk
  • Northampton
  • Poquoson
  • Portsmouth
  • Prince George
  • Richmond
  • Suffolk
  • Surry
  • Virginia Beach
  • Williamsburg
  • York

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Preferred Pronouns
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Home Address
  • Currently Enrolled In:
  • What college/university will you be attending or are currently enrolled?
  • How have you demonstrated a commitment to LGBTQ advocacy or education? How will you in the future?
  • Describe an example of a time where you demonstrated leadership in a community.
  • Who is someone - either someone you personally know or a public figure either fictional or real – from the LGBTQ community who has inspired you and explain why.
  • PrideWeekend values teamwork and collaboration. Share an experience where you successfully worked within a team to achieve a common goal, and how that experience has prepared you for a leadership role.
  • If you receive this scholarship, do you require confidentiality?
  • What city or county do you reside in?
  • Where did you hear about Hampton Roads Pride's Scholarship Program?
  • Official Transcript
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Please attach at least one, not more than five files showing your work in the community. This could be a video, a letter of appreciation or a presentation of activities you have completed.
  • Certification and Disclaimer
2025 HRP Scholarship Application
2025 HRP Scholarship Application
Hampton Roads PrideWeekend
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