About the Scholarship

The Acorn Scholarship is available to LGBT students, allies, and the children of LGBT parents who have a permanent residence in the Acorn Equality Fund service area (all counties in Illinois except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will). Applicants must demonstrate service to and advocacy for the LGBT community. Application requirements for the Acorn Equality Fund Acorn Scholarship are:EssayRecommendation letterApplication form

Eligibility Criteria

Must demonstrate service to and advocacy for the LGBT community. Must have permanent residence in the Acorn Equality Fund service area (all counties in Illinois except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will). Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. This award is for U.S. students. Must identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, LGBT ally, or must have a parent who is LGBT. Must be accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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