The South County Pride Foundation's LGBTQ Young Adult Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from South County high schools who identify as LGBTQ+. No perfect GPA required — just your authentic voice and your vision for the future.
We are awarding three $500 Scholarships and two $250 Futures Grants.
Just complete the easy online application, open to all post-secondary paths. We will announce our awardees on May 20th and hold an awards dinner on June 4th. You've come so far. Don't stop now. Apply today and let your community cheer you on. We're rooting for you!
Application Deadline: May 15th
We are awarding three $500 Scholarships and two $250 Futures Grants.
Just complete the easy online application, open to all post-secondary paths. We will announce our awardees on May 20th and hold an awards dinner on June 4th. You've come so far. Don't stop now. Apply today and let your community cheer you on. We're rooting for you!
Application Deadline: May 15th
Past Awards
2025 Elder Award
Queer Elder Award winner Richard Muto (left), and South County Pride board member Amelia Ortega (right).
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The 2025 Queer Elder Award was awarded to Richard Muto for his upstanding role in the Rhode Island queer community and for his outstanding work with the Brain Injury Association of America. Richard has served the southern Rhode Island community, and South County Pride is honored to recognize the positive impact that his work has had. View Richard's testimonials here.
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2025 Youth Scholarship
2025 Youth Scholarship winners (left to right): Rory Cook, Rowan Marelli, Rachel Ullucci, Hayden Puglia, and Adaline LaBossiere.
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The 2025 South County Pride Young Adult Scholarships were awarded to Rory Cook, Rowan Marelli, Rachel Ullucci, Hayden Puglia, and Adaline LaBossiere.
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2024 Elder Award
2024 Queer Elder Award winner Michael Alper.
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The 2024 Queer Elder Award was given to Michael Alper, for his longstanding service as a teacher in the South Kingstown school system. Michael's work as an educator and an actor has inspired countless youth to live their truth and reach for their fullest potential.
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2024 Youth Scholarship
2024 Youth Scholarship winner Ruby Erickson.
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2024 Youth Scholarship winner Addy Cook.
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The 2024 South County Pride Young Adult Scholarships were awarded to SKHS graduates Ruby Erickson and Addy Cook. We are so proud of their accomplishments, and can't wait to see what they strive towards in the future!
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