
Fernie Pride Scholarship Deadline
18 April @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Fernie Pride Society is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a 2SLGBTQ+ graduating student from an Elk Valley school. In 2025, there is one scholarship offered per community (Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford).
This scholarship seeks to empower the next generation of 2SLGBTQ+ leaders. Those applying must be furthering their education and show proof of enrollment prior to receiving the funds. Ideally, applicants will have demonstrated community involvement be it in school activities, civic engagement, or otherwise.
Please submit your application essay to info@ferniepride.ca, email subject line as 2025 FPS Scholarship.
You can determine your own essay topic, but we would like to hear about you. Some ideas could be:
– Who inspires you?
– Where would you like to see the 2SLGBTQ+ community in 10 years?
– How has your lived experience impacted your educational career?
Please ensure the essay is no longer than 3000 words. Your essay is to be attached to an email in .pdf format and is due no later than Friday, April 18. 2025 by midnight. Late submissions will not be accepted. Scholarship recipients are selected by a subcommittee of the Fernie Pride Society Board, based upon essay submissions.
For more information, please speak with your school administration or email Fernie Pride.
**if personal safety is a concern and you are interested in applying, please reach out to us. Fernie Pride is able to make accommodations for scholarship recipients in terms of public acknowledgement**
