2025 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR Scholarships
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
To bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community, with a specific emphasis on the youth in our community, Alton Pride offers scholarships to assist in furthering our awardees' education by attending a community college, trade school, or university.
Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, volunteer at least 20 hours with Alton Pride or another non-profit community organization, submit a 300-word essay, and a completed application by the deadline
Four Scholarships to be Awarded in 2025
Roadecker “Roe” Watts Award - $1500
Well-known in Alton's LGBTQ+ community, Roe's former co-workers at JCPenney rallied to make a donation to Alton Pride to establish a scholarship in his memory.
Debbie Paynic Award - $1000
Debbie was an early supporter of Alton Pride and a shining star in our community. To honor her memory, our Board of Directors voted unanimously to establish a scholarship in her name.
Harvey Milk Award - $750 • RuPaul Charles Award - $500