How much is the Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship scholarship?

The Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship scholarship amount is Varies (Pride Foundation award amounts not fixed; multi-thousand range depending on year/funding).

When is the deadline for Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship?

The application period for the Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship is Not published – TBA for 2027 cycle (last cycle 10/11/25 - 01/09/26).

What type of scholarship is Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship?

The Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship is a Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington scholarship for theatre students.

Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship details

Funder: Pride Foundation
Study level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Certificate / Vocational
Scholarship type: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington
Opens: Not published
Deadline: TBA for 2027 cycle (last cycle 10/11/25 - 01/09/26)
Typical award size: Varies (Pride Foundation award amounts not fixed; multi-thousand range depending on year/funding)
Website: Apply or learn more

Eligibility criteria

Lesbian students studying theater or visual arts with commitment to social justice. Residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington (current residency or lived in state ≥1 year within last five years). Must pursue post-secondary education in coming year. Created 2007 by Nikki Coyote in memory of Patricia Van Kirk (Front Room Theater / Hidden Histories).

Application steps

Apply via Pride Foundation scholarship portal when open.
Complete essays (typically 250–500 words each) and resume.
Washington residents submit transcript for GSBA consideration; optional for others.
Submit by January deadline.

Required materials

Pride Foundation online application
Three essays
Resume
Transcript (required WA
optional other states)
Optional recommendation and art/writing samples

Overview

This scholarship was created in 2007 by Nikki Coyote for lesbians studying theater or visual arts with a commitment to social justice. About this Scholarship: Patricia Van Kirk, our dear and beloved friend, died unexpectedly on March 23, 2005 at the age of 54 in Mazatlan, Mexico. She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 in Philadelphia. Patricia, a breast cancer survivor, was an avid photographer, gardener, and world traveler who had a tender appreciation for God’s creations. She blessed her loved ones with her insight, wisdom, passion for life, and wonderful wit. Patricia had a unique ability to see the beauty in the things and people around her, and to draw all of us who knew her into her compassionate vision. Patricia valued diversity and was gifted at helping people see their own worth. She touched many lives through her work as Director of Front Room Theater and Hidden Histories, and through her position at Metro Transit as a Base Chief. We will remember Patricia for her love, laughter, generosity, wisdom, and for the value she placed on friendships. She lives in every flower, sunset, and magic moment. We will miss her for always and will love her forever. We will honor her life by our own acts of kindness. The Patricia Van Kirk Memorial Scholarship extends her legacy and passion for life, humanity, and beauty to a new generation of theatre and visual arts scholars.

Past recipients

Northwest LGBTQ students in theater/visual arts; announced through Pride Foundation scholarship cohort