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Acorn and Feeney Scholarship

Acorn Equality Fund
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 7/1/2025
Closes: 9/26/2025

The Acorn and Feeney Scholarship provides financial assistance to college-bound residents of downstate Illinois who identify as LGBTQIA+, are allies, or are children of LGBTQIA+ parents. Students attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution who demonstrate strong academic achievement, volunteerism, and community advocacy are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of Illinois (except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties)
  • Attending or planning to attend a trade/technical school, 2or 4-year college or university
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+ parents
  • Participation in community advocacy, community service, or extracurricular activities
  • Exhibit strong academic achievement

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    Current School
    2-Year College, 4-Year College, Technical School, Trade School
    Activities
    Advocacy, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities
    Situation
    Child of LGBTQ Parents, Identify as LGBTQIA+ or Ally

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