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Korty and Morton Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 7/1/2024
Closes: 9/20/2024

The Korty and Morton Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of downstate Illinois who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+ parents attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution. Students who participate in volunteerism and community advocacy are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of Illinois (all counties except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will)
  • Attending or planning to attend a trade/technical school, 2, or 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 service or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • 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
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities
    Situation
    Child of LGBTQ Parents, Identify as LGBTQIA+ or Ally

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