Queer and EDUCATED.

Empowering LGBTQIA+ Students in the City of Colleges

The Robert Loyd and John Schenck Scholarship honors the late founders of Conway, Arkansas Pride and their mission of supporting young queer people in Conway by providing funding for students from Conway or current higher education students attending a Conway college/university/trade or apprenticeship program. The scholarship covers one year (two semesters), and is applied to the student’s account at the school/program of their choice.

Three people standing outside a store. The person in the middle is holding a certificate and all three are smiling. The person on the left is wearing colorful patterned pants and a pink shirt with 'Conway Pride Community' printed on it. The person on the right is wearing a similar shirt and light-colored shorts. The person in the middle has dark hair, sunglasses, and a green shirt with black floral patterns.

Who can apply?

  • Any student from a Conway based high school

  • Any student from a home school/unschool/microschool program with a Conway address

  • Any current higher education student attending one of the Conway-based colleges/universities/technical programs

  • Anyone in an apprenticeship program who has a Conway address.

  • “It is imperative to have people in the field who are either a member of the LGBTQ+ community themselves, or affirming allies. I wish to offer everyone a space of compassionate understanding in order to empower them to live their best lives and support their recovery journey.”

    — Alex Cannon, 2026 Recipient

Let’s keep Conway QUEER and EDUCATED.

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