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Weber-Tucker Scholarship

Acorn Equality Fund
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Weber-Tucker Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of downstate Illinois who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), are allies, or are children of LGBT parents, and who attend or plan to attend a postsecondary institution in any state. Students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and have experienced social or family hardship 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)
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • LGBTQIA+, allies, or children of LGBTQIA+ parents
  • Exhibit strong academic achievement
  • Demonstrate social or family hardship

    • 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
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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