Acorn Equality Fund Leadership Scholarship

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:

• Residency: Must reside in downstate Illinois, excluding Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
• Enrollment Status: Open to students attending or planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Leadership Experience: Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in LGBTQ+ advocacy, social justice, or community service. Leadership can be shown through school organizations, volunteer work, or community-based initiatives.
• Academic Performance: A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
• Application Materials: The application requires an essay, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.

Deadline: Applications are typically due in late September. Please check the Acorn Equality Fund website for exact dates.

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