and Morton Scholarship
Volunteering, especially for communities that are underserved or otherwise disadvantaged, is one of the most giving things that an individual can do. That’s why would like to reward those members of their community (downstate Illinois) who are not only part of…
09.25.26
22 days left
award worth $1,000
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6
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Jun 2, 2026
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students State Residency Illinois Illinois Other Background / Interest LGBTQ+ Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Students Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 Start Applying
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Upcoming
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High school junior, High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
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Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
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Paid to the college or financial aid office
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students State Residency Illinois Illinois Other Background / Interest LGBTQ+.
- Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Students Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 Start Applying.
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Amount: award worth $1,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
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the LGBTQIA community, but have also volunteered their time to help fellow LGBTQIA individuals. Worth up to $4,000, the and Morton Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for LGBTQIA+ residents of Illinois, or their children, who have volunteered their time to help the LGBTQIA+ community. Specifically, applicants must reside in any Illinois county except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will County, and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational institution to quali…
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