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Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund

Misty Waters, Audria M. Edwards & Lady Elaine PeacockThe scholarship fund, named for Audria M. Edwards, was established by her children, Woody Johnson (aka Lady Elaine Peacock) and Misty Waters in 1987. The fund is administered by Peacock Productions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, funded by donations, the proceeds of variety shows and community fundraisers.

Eligibility Guidelines

Individuals are eligible for scholarships if they: 
  • will be pursuing post-secondary, under-graduate education in an accredited institution or program during the coming school year;
  • are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender or have a LGBT parent;
  • have resided for at least one year in the state of Oregon or in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, or Wahkiakum County in Washington.

Application Process

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Compile a one-page essay, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript.
  3. Read and sign the affidavit at the end of the application form.
  4. Mail the form and enclosures on or before May 1st to:
        The Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund 
        P.O. Box 8854 
        Portland, Oregon 97207-8854 

Application packets that are incomplete or that are postmarked after the May 1st deadline will not be reviewed. 

Selection Process

A committee appointed by Peacock Productions, Inc. will review materials from all applicants and select finalists on the basis of the following qualifications:

  • clarity of career and educational goals;
  • potential to succeed in an educational program;
  • experience as a volunteer or service-oriented leader;
  • commitment to the LGBTQ community;
  • capacity for overcoming difficult circumstances and making the most of personal assets.

All finalists will be interviewed before the Review Committee who determines who will receive scholarships and how much funding each will receive.  Checks will be mailed to students’ schools and credited to their student accounts before the beginning of the school year.  Funds can be used for tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board charges, but cannot be applied toward off-campus housing, transportation, dependent care, or other personal expenses.

If you feel you meet the minimum criteria listed above, you may download the application here in Microsoft Word or PDF format. (PDF) requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.