2020 Application - Pfund Foundation

Apply for a 2020 Pfund Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply?

We require for you to fill out the online application form. You will need two letters of recommendation from people who know you and can tell us about your commitment to leadership in LGBTQIA communities. References can include mentors, community members, school counselors or academic advisors.

Do I have to be enrolled at a post-secondary or academic institution?

No. We also grant leadership awards to people invested in the LGBTQIA community seeking to develop their leadership skills, maintain their work as a community activist or organizer, or need financial assistance to attend conferences and workshops that will enhance their skills.

I chose a post-secondary enrollment option, what types of institutions qualify?

All post-secondary institutions qualify including traditional four-year colleges and universities, technical and trade schools, and certificate programs.

Is there an age range you support?

We support people across the age spectrum, 17 years of age and older. If you are 17, we do require parental consent for confidentiality and press release.

What is the selection process?

PFund Foundation uses a community-driven review process to identify and recognize leaders. The committee is made up of LGBTQA and allied volunteers who diligently review applications, select finalist and recommend awards to the Board of Directors for approval. Once the Board approves the recommendations, we will notify all applicants via email and mail.

Important dates

Scholarship application Opens – January 2020

Scholarship application Closes – March 2020

Scholarship Announced – June 2020

Scholarship Fund dispersed – October 2020 at the Moxie Awards

Leadership Development Opportunities

For question 11, we ask that you state the name of school or leadership development opportunity that you are enrolled in or are applying for. PFund Foundation’s scholarship is not a school or a leadership development opportunity.

Please look at the examples below:

Normandale Community College, North Dakota State University, Human Resources Certificate, Certified Welder Program, Rockwood Leadership Institute, Creating Change Conference, Wellstone Action, etc.

Essay Questions

We would like to reiterate that we run a highly competitive scholarship program and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity to fully articulate themselves. Our essay portion – question 17-19 requires the equivalent of three-pages written. Each question asks for a minimum of 1,000 characters and a maximum of 3,500 characters, equivalent to 1 page written.

Letters of Recommendation

You can find instructions for your letters of recommendation in the ‘Library’ tab of the application and also in the library section at the bottom of the directions. You will find instructions for you and for your references as pdf links.