PFund awards $132,000 in scholarships to 53 queer students from across the Upper Midwest

Images of 2023 PFund Scholars

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Aaron Zimmerman, aaron@pfundfoundation.org, 612-870-1806
Kate Mohn, kate@pfundfoundation.org, 612-870-1806

Minneapolis, June 1, 2023–The board of directors and staff of PFund Foundation are pleased to announce that the foundation has awarded a record $132,000 in scholarships to 53 LGBTQ+ students in and from the Upper Midwest. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000 and are for adult queer learners at all stages of their educations.

2023 PFund Scholars

Only scholars who are comfortable sharing their information publicly have been listed. We include name,  state, and area of study.

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Dusty Rose A. – Minnesota – Graphic Design

RT A. – South Dakota – Computer Science

Annie A. – Minnesota – Master’s degree in Sustainability

Francesca B. – Minnesota – Mathematics and Women’s and Gender Studies

Freida B. – Minnesota – Master’s degree in Nursing

Madelyn B. – Minnesota – Gender and Sexuality Studies

Rey B. – Iowa – Neuroscience

Hannah B. – Minnesota – Mechanical Engineering

Bianca C. – Minnesota – Political Science

Kai E. – Minnesota – Master’s degree in Social Work

Lydia E. – Minnesota – Project Management

Percival E. – South Dakota – Human Services

Ly F. – Minnesota – Fine Arts

Michael F. – Minnesota – Studio Arts

Hazel F. – Minnesota – Computer Science

Joey F. – Wisconsin – Design and Graphic Technology

Louis H. – Minnesota – Special Education

Briana H. – Minnesota – Doctorate of Medicine

Janaya H. – Minnesota – Psychology

Emme H. – Minnesota – Master’s degree in Social Work

Emmet J. – Minnesota – Respiratory Therapy

Jade J. – Minnesota – Master’s degree in Divinity

Garret – Minnesota – Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Noah L. – Iowa – Criminal Justice

Tahm L. – Minnesota – Environmental Science and Religion

Thai L. – Minnesota – Political Science and Psychology

CJ M. – Minnesota – Illustration

Taylor M. – Iowa – Agriculture Education and Food Science

Kristy M. – Minnesota – English

Marquel N. – Wisconsin – Doctorate of Counseling Psychology

Dallas O. – Iowa – Dance

Arthur O. – Minnesota – Gender Studies and Health Sciences

Mina P. – Wisconsin – Forensic Sciences

Maia P. – Minnesota – Mental Health Counseling

Kat P. – Minnesota – Civil Engineering

John S. – South Dakota – Digital Media

Harshman S. – Wisconsin – Public Health

Jayden S. – Minnesota – Biochemistry

Heather T. – Minnesota – Organizational Leadership

Keatyn W. – South Dakota – Political Science and Journalism

Brenison W. – Minnesota – Addiction Counseling

Brett W. – Minnesota – Religion and Theology

Astrid Z. – Minnesota – Astrobotany

About PFund: Founded in 1987, PFund Foundation builds equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the upper Midwest by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving. PFund is the only LGBTQ+ community foundation serving the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the First Nations therein.

Website: www.pfundfoundation.org

Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram: @PFundFoundation

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