Name: Acorn Equality Fund Leadership Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 to $4,000
Information and Eligibility:
The Acorn Equality Fund Leadership Scholarship is designed to support students who have shown exceptional leadership skills in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. This scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated leadership in advocacy, activism, or community service and are pursuing higher education to further their skills and leadership potential.
Eligibility criteria include:
Deadline: Applications are typically due in late September. Please check the Acorn Equality Fund website for exact dates.
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