Who is eligible for the Acorn Scholarship?

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. Community Involvement: Must demonstrate involvement in community or LGBTQ+ advocacy. Application Materials: The application requires an essay, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.

Acorn Scholarship

Name: Acorn Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 to $4,000

Information and Eligibility:

The Acorn Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students from downstate Illinois who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, volunteerism, and community advocacy. The scholarship seeks individuals who are passionate about LGBTQ+ advocacy and have contributed positively to their communities.

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.
Community Involvement: Must demonstrate involvement in community or LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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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Request to Update or Remove This Scholarship. The CollegeWhale ID number for this Scholarship is #15847. This Scholarship was added in March 2025 and last reviewed by a member of our staff on March, 2025.

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