David Knapp Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

New Haven Pride Center

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Three awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or as a straight LGBT ally.
  2. Must reside in or attend an educational institution in Connecticut.
  3. Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student at the time of application.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  5. This award is for U.S. students.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for LGBT students and straight allies who reside in or are looking for need-based support. Click to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the David Knapp Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: The New Haven Pride Center David Knapp Scholarship Fund was established in early 2011 to honor David Knapp, in recognition of his service to the LGBT community and his support of the New Haven Pride Center. The New Haven Pride Center Scholarship Committee will determine award recipients. During the application review period, the scholarship committee will consider academic accomplishments, leadership, community service, financial need and personal story.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, May 30, 2021

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, May 30, 2021

Applications and information about this award are available online at the New Haven Pride Center website using the link provided.To be considered for this award, students must submit the following items: a completed application form including personal and identifying information about the applicant; an official transcript of all highschool and/or college coursework completed; and a short personal statement addressing the essay prompt listed on the application. All applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline date. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
About New Haven Pride Center:
Contact Information: New Haven Pride Center David Knapp Scholarship, Scholarship Committee
Address: P.O. Box 8914 New Haven, Connecticut 06532

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