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Central Illinois Friends Scholarship

Acorn Equality Fund
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/25/2026
Closes: 9/25/2026

The Central Illinois Friends Scholarship is awarded to residents of downstate Illinois who identify as LGBTQIA+, are allies, or are children of LGBTQIA+ parents, and who are attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution. Students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and an interest in public health are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Illinois (except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties)
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+ parents
  • Demonstrate an interest in public health
  • 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
    Interests
    Commitment to public health

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