Acorn Fund Scholarships
Are you an LGBTQ+ individual, an LGBTQ+ ally, or the child of LGBTQ+ parents? Further, do you live in Illinois and will soon be attending a postsecondary educational institution? If so, you may be eligible for the Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships prov…
09.25.26
22 days left
award worth $10,000
Award amount
5
Requirements
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Jul 12, 2026
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Deadline urgency
22 days left
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Who can apply
- This scholarship is open to incoming and current university students who meet the below eligibility requirements. Applicants must be from any Illinois county except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students State Residency Illinois Illinois Other Background / Interest LGBTQ+ Citizenship Status U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents Grade Level: High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 Start Applying
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
High school junior, High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
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- This scholarship is open to incoming and current university students who meet the below eligibility requirements. Applicants must be from any Illinois county except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.….
- Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents.
- Grade Level: High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 Start Applying.
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Award & payment
Amount: award worth $10,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
About the provider
Overview
de between $1,000 and $4,000 to eligible applicants. There are six separate scholarships available: Acorn and Feeney Scholarships, Central Illinois Friends Scholarship, Korty & Morton Scholarship, the Luke Scholarship, the McKeon Scholarship, and the Weber-Tucker Scholarship. Just bear in mind that while you may apply to multiple scholarships, they all have separate applications, and you may only receive a maximum of one scholarship. To find out if you’re from an eligible Illinois county, keep on reading. If you fi…
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