Kota Flood Memorial Scholarship

January 30, 2023 - May 2, 2023

3 awards of:

$500

Scholarship description

Otsego Pride Alliance is proud to offer The Kota Flood Memorial Scholarship opportunity to students in hopes to help with their educational dreams. Students should self identify as members of the LGBTQ community, be between the ages of 16-21, and be entering their first year of continuing education in college, trade school or certificate program. Students should be residents of Otsego County NY.

Do you identify as a member of the queer community?


Tell us your story, in your own words. This is an open ended essay and the goal is to get to know you. You can write about anything you’d like, but here are a few ideas of topics:


Tell us a time you stood up for yourself or someone else. 

What topics or causes are you passionate about?

Tell us about an experience that shaped who you are as a person.

Who are some of your heroes and why?

How would you change things to make school better for the queer community? 

What are some of your goals?


We are not concerned about your writing skills—we just want to get to know you!


The Kota Flood Memorial Scholarship is operated by Otsego Pride Alliance and runs from January 30, 2023 to May 1, 2023. All students who are at least 16 years old and are legal residents of the United States (only New York) are eligible (additional eligibility may apply). Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

The Kota Flood Memorial Scholarship is operated by Otsego Pride Alliance and runs from January 30, 2023 to May 1, 2023. All students who are at least 16 years old and are legal residents of the United States (only New York) are eligible (additional eligibility may apply). Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.