Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships

Special requirement

Essay required

Local

Overview

The Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students, allies, or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender parents. To qualify, you must retain permanent residence in the AEF service area (all Illinois counties except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will) and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility. To apply, you need to submit recommendation letters and an essay. Sounds like a good fit? Apply!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 September 22, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.acornequalityfund.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!