SCHOLARSHIPS
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National Scholarships
Remember--If the scholarship requires test scores, they are available on Skyward in "Portfolio" to be printed but are NOT on your transcript.
TEACH Outdoors Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 15 21
TEACH Outdoors, Inc. NFP is awarding an educational scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $1000.00. The scholarship will be awarded directly to a student who is furthering his or her education by attending college, a university or trade school. Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 GPA and provide proof of GPA, among other eligibility requirements that can be found on the application.
Click Here to Download Application
"Hire A Helper" Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 15 21
-You must be 18 years or over and currently be enrolled as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program, or be planning to enroll in a high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program during the 2019-2020 academic program in the United States.
-You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
-You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to moving services offered by HireAHelper.
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Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties Volunteer Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 22 21
Scholarships for graduating female students planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Applicants must be attending a HS located in Kane, DuPage, Kendall or Will County. Go to website for application and details. Materials sent directly to organization by 1/22/21 deadline.
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Scholarship for graduating African American seniors planning to pursue a college education. Go to website link for details and access to the application. Materials due directly to the organization by the 2/1/21 deadline.
Click Here to Visit Website
Student Scholarships.org December Newsletter
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Studentscholarships.org December Newsletter with scholarships having deadlines Dec. 31-Feb. 1. Visit their website for additional information. www.studentscholarships.org
Click Here to Download Application
Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservative Education Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors within Will or South Cook counties planning to attend a college in fall 2021. Applicant interested in environmental science, horticulture, wildlife, soil, water, or other natural resources. Download application for all details and criteria. Deadline 2/1/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 12 21
This scholarship awards $750 to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area, meets the minimum height requirements of the club - 5'10" for females, 6'2" for males, and plans to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall of 2021.
Click Here to Visit Website
IAA Foundation Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
The IAA Foundation offers 78 awards. While applicants may apply for multiple awards, they can only receive one scholarship. Certain scholarships may have more specific requirements. General eligibility requirements are that applicants must be graduating seniors and must be accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Applicants may not be a spouse, child, sibling, grandchild, son-in-law, or daughter in-law of an IAA Foundation trustee, employee, or current member of the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Visit the website for further requirements and to access the application.
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Holly Club - Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college next fall. Holly Club awards scholarships to young people who also demonstrate a heart for service. Applications returned directly to the organization by 2/15/2021 deadline. Download application below.
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GFWC Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in music. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
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GFWC Lorado Taft Art Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in art. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
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GFWC Vocational Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend an Illinois junior college, technical or trade school in Fall 2021. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
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GFWC Vina A. Miller Memorial Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in health & wellness. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
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GFWC Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to a student majoring in drama/theater. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
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Leopold Education Project Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior pursuing education in the field of Natural Resources. Must reside Will and other counties. GPA min. of 3.0. Additional details are available on application. Download below. Deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) High School Senior Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 19 21
Open only to students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry Teaching. Awards $2,000 for high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities, and community involvement.
Click Here to Visit Website
StudentScholarships.org November Newsletter
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 20 21
Studentscholarships.org Newsletter with scholarships having deadlines Nov. 30 - Feb. 20 Visit their website for additional information. www.studentscholarships.org
Click Here to Download Application
Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 22 21
LWABWO offers scholarships for female graduating seniors planning to attend either a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. Student must reside in New Lenox, Manhattan, Frankfort or Mokena. The 4 year college scholarship requires the student to have at least a 3.2 GPA. The 4 Year University and Junior College/Trade School applications are available on the organization's website. Link below. Deadline 02/22/21.
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Town Center Bank/CBAI Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 26 21
This scholarship is for graduating seniors that reside in IL and are U.S. citizens. Application, essay an other documents must be emailed directly to the Vice President of Town Center Bank, j.mcgrath@towncenterbank.net by the 2/26/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 05 21
This scholarship is for graduating seniors that reside in the Village of New Lenox/New Lenox Township. Applicants must be planning to attend a Post-Secondary School (technical or trade school, business college, or a two or four-year college or university). This application must be completed and returned to the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce office on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021.
Click Here to Download Application
CRCA Foundation Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 05 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year accredited university in fall of 2021. Major in Liberal Arts, sciences, engineering, architecture, or business with a standardized test score of 30 or greater ACT or SAT 1390 or better. Go to website for more information and to download the application. Materials to organization by 3/5/21 deadline. Questions: CRCAscholarship@gmail.com
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GFWC Mokena Woman's Club
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 06 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors with a Mokena mailing address. Download application below. Materials to organization by 3/6/21 deadline.
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MBSA Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 07 21
Scholarship for a LW graduating senior seeking continued education at any university, college or trade school. Applicant must have participated in MBSA a minimum of 4 years as a player or umpire. Download application for additional details. Deadline 3/7/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Mokena PTA Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 10 21
This scholarship is for a graduating senior who was also a graduate of Mokena Jr. High. The Mokena PTA awards students who balance their academics with extra-curricular activities and community service. Applications and supporting documents are to be mailed to Mokena PTA and postmarked by the 3/10/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
PFCU Rising Star Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 15 21
This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who have established membership, along with a parent/legal guardian, with PFCU on or before 8/1/2020. Applicants must be planning to attend higher education, trade/vocational school, or a fine arts academy. Key traits include passion, focus, charity, and uniqueness. All materials must be submitted by March 15, 2021.
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Community Services Council of Will County Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 19 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend a college, university, business or vocational school in fall of 2021. Must reside in Will County. Download application below. Materials due to organization directly by 3/19/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
Beta Sigma Psi Christian Leadership Award
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 20 21
The Christian Leadership Award winner will receive $3,000 as a scholarship towards tuition and fees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Scholarship finalists will be invited to interview on campus and will be contacted with more information concerning this interview at a later date. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to a member of the fraternity to receive this award.
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Lincoln-Way Central Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 20 21
The LWC Athletic Booster Club is proud to award 12 scholarships (6 male, 6 female) to student-athletes. Qualifications include playing a sport for at least 2 seasons, minimum 2.5 GPA, and plan on attending a university, college, junior college, or trade school. Applications are submitted to the Athletic Office no later than March 20, 2021.
Click Here to Download Application
OppU Achievers Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 31 21
Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are graduating high school senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0, and short response essay submission. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
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Cimarron Ridge Legal Group Car Accident Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Apr 30 21
Scholarship available to graduating seniors and current college students who are planning to enter the law field and will be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2021. Go to the link for scholarship details and application.
Click Here to Visit Website
SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: May 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college next fall. Scholarship will go to an individual that best demonstrates to the organization why "Aging Matters" to the applicant. Go to website for information and application. Deadline 5/15/21
Click Here to Visit Website
Huntington College Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jun 30 21
Scholarships for graduating seniors. See flyer for details.
Click Here to Download Application
OppU Achievers Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jun 30 21
Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are graduating high school senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0, and short response essay submission. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
Click Here to Visit Website
WiseGeek LGBTQ Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jul 01 21
This scholarship is for students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ Awareness community. The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Scholarship will award $500 to help promote equality in our schools.
Click Here to Visit Website
Remember--If the scholarship requires test scores, they are available on Skyward in "Portfolio" to be printed but are NOT on your transcript.
LWC General Scholarship Application
Due 3/10/21
College Countdown - Financial Fit Program
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StudentScholarships.org
Scholarships4Students.com
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 15 21
TEACH Outdoors, Inc. NFP is awarding an educational scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $1000.00. The scholarship will be awarded directly to a student who is furthering his or her education by attending college, a university or trade school. Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 GPA and provide proof of GPA, among other eligibility requirements that can be found on the application.
Click Here to Download Application
"Hire A Helper" Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 15 21
-You must be 18 years or over and currently be enrolled as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program, or be planning to enroll in a high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program during the 2019-2020 academic program in the United States.
-You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
-You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to moving services offered by HireAHelper.
Click Here to Visit Website
Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties Volunteer Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Jan 22 21
Scholarships for graduating female students planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Applicants must be attending a HS located in Kane, DuPage, Kendall or Will County. Go to website for application and details. Materials sent directly to organization by 1/22/21 deadline.
Click Here to Visit Website
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Scholarship for graduating African American seniors planning to pursue a college education. Go to website link for details and access to the application. Materials due directly to the organization by the 2/1/21 deadline.
Click Here to Visit Website
Student Scholarships.org December Newsletter
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Studentscholarships.org December Newsletter with scholarships having deadlines Dec. 31-Feb. 1. Visit their website for additional information. www.studentscholarships.org
Click Here to Download Application
Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservative Education Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 01 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors within Will or South Cook counties planning to attend a college in fall 2021. Applicant interested in environmental science, horticulture, wildlife, soil, water, or other natural resources. Download application for all details and criteria. Deadline 2/1/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Paramount Tall Club of Chicago
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 12 21
This scholarship awards $750 to a graduating high school senior who lives in the Chicagoland area, meets the minimum height requirements of the club - 5'10" for females, 6'2" for males, and plans to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall of 2021.
Click Here to Visit Website
IAA Foundation Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
The IAA Foundation offers 78 awards. While applicants may apply for multiple awards, they can only receive one scholarship. Certain scholarships may have more specific requirements. General eligibility requirements are that applicants must be graduating seniors and must be accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Applicants may not be a spouse, child, sibling, grandchild, son-in-law, or daughter in-law of an IAA Foundation trustee, employee, or current member of the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Visit the website for further requirements and to access the application.
Click Here to Visit Website
Holly Club - Barbara J. Rakoski Volunteerism Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college next fall. Holly Club awards scholarships to young people who also demonstrate a heart for service. Applications returned directly to the organization by 2/15/2021 deadline. Download application below.
Click Here to Download Application
GFWC Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in music. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
GFWC Lorado Taft Art Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in art. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
GFWC Vocational Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend an Illinois junior college, technical or trade school in Fall 2021. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
GFWC Vina A. Miller Memorial Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to student majoring in health & wellness. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
GFWC Arthur Grant Smith Drama Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend an Illinois College/Univ/Junior College for Fall 2021. Preference is giving to a student majoring in drama/theater. Download application for details and requirements. Postmark deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Leopold Education Project Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior pursuing education in the field of Natural Resources. Must reside Will and other counties. GPA min. of 3.0. Additional details are available on application. Download below. Deadline 2/15/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) High School Senior Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 19 21
Open only to students seeking degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or High School Chemistry Teaching. Awards $2,000 for high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities, and community involvement.
Click Here to Visit Website
StudentScholarships.org November Newsletter
National Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 20 21
Studentscholarships.org Newsletter with scholarships having deadlines Nov. 30 - Feb. 20 Visit their website for additional information. www.studentscholarships.org
Click Here to Download Application
Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 22 21
LWABWO offers scholarships for female graduating seniors planning to attend either a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. Student must reside in New Lenox, Manhattan, Frankfort or Mokena. The 4 year college scholarship requires the student to have at least a 3.2 GPA. The 4 Year University and Junior College/Trade School applications are available on the organization's website. Link below. Deadline 02/22/21.
Click Here to Visit Website
Town Center Bank/CBAI Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 26 21
This scholarship is for graduating seniors that reside in IL and are U.S. citizens. Application, essay an other documents must be emailed directly to the Vice President of Town Center Bank, j.mcgrath@towncenterbank.net by the 2/26/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 05 21
This scholarship is for graduating seniors that reside in the Village of New Lenox/New Lenox Township. Applicants must be planning to attend a Post-Secondary School (technical or trade school, business college, or a two or four-year college or university). This application must be completed and returned to the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce office on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021.
Click Here to Download Application
CRCA Foundation Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 05 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year accredited university in fall of 2021. Major in Liberal Arts, sciences, engineering, architecture, or business with a standardized test score of 30 or greater ACT or SAT 1390 or better. Go to website for more information and to download the application. Materials to organization by 3/5/21 deadline. Questions: CRCAscholarship@gmail.com
Click Here to Visit Website
GFWC Mokena Woman's Club
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 06 21
Scholarship for graduating seniors with a Mokena mailing address. Download application below. Materials to organization by 3/6/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
MBSA Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 07 21
Scholarship for a LW graduating senior seeking continued education at any university, college or trade school. Applicant must have participated in MBSA a minimum of 4 years as a player or umpire. Download application for additional details. Deadline 3/7/21.
Click Here to Download Application
Mokena PTA Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 10 21
This scholarship is for a graduating senior who was also a graduate of Mokena Jr. High. The Mokena PTA awards students who balance their academics with extra-curricular activities and community service. Applications and supporting documents are to be mailed to Mokena PTA and postmarked by the 3/10/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
PFCU Rising Star Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 15 21
This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who have established membership, along with a parent/legal guardian, with PFCU on or before 8/1/2020. Applicants must be planning to attend higher education, trade/vocational school, or a fine arts academy. Key traits include passion, focus, charity, and uniqueness. All materials must be submitted by March 15, 2021.
Click Here to Download Application
Community Services Council of Will County Scholarship
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 19 21
Scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend a college, university, business or vocational school in fall of 2021. Must reside in Will County. Download application below. Materials due to organization directly by 3/19/21 deadline.
Click Here to Download Application
Beta Sigma Psi Christian Leadership Award
Regional Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 20 21
The Christian Leadership Award winner will receive $3,000 as a scholarship towards tuition and fees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Scholarship finalists will be invited to interview on campus and will be contacted with more information concerning this interview at a later date. There is no obligation to join Beta Sigma Psi or be related to a member of the fraternity to receive this award.
Click Here to Download Application
Lincoln-Way Central Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Local Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 20 21
The LWC Athletic Booster Club is proud to award 12 scholarships (6 male, 6 female) to student-athletes. Qualifications include playing a sport for at least 2 seasons, minimum 2.5 GPA, and plan on attending a university, college, junior college, or trade school. Applications are submitted to the Athletic Office no later than March 20, 2021.
Click Here to Download Application
OppU Achievers Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Mar 31 21
Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are graduating high school senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0, and short response essay submission. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
Click Here to Visit Website
Cimarron Ridge Legal Group Car Accident Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Apr 30 21
Scholarship available to graduating seniors and current college students who are planning to enter the law field and will be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2021. Go to the link for scholarship details and application.
Click Here to Visit Website
SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: May 15 21
Scholarship for graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college next fall. Scholarship will go to an individual that best demonstrates to the organization why "Aging Matters" to the applicant. Go to website for information and application. Deadline 5/15/21
Click Here to Visit Website
Huntington College Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jun 30 21
Scholarships for graduating seniors. See flyer for details.
Click Here to Download Application
OppU Achievers Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jun 30 21
Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are graduating high school senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0, and short response essay submission. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
Click Here to Visit Website
WiseGeek LGBTQ Scholarship
National Scholarship
Due Date: Jul 01 21
This scholarship is for students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ Awareness community. The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Scholarship will award $500 to help promote equality in our schools.
Click Here to Visit Website
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