If you are a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + community, there are scholarships out there just for you. In addition, many of these scholarships are also open to LGBTQ+ allies.

AEF Scholarships
Sponsor: Acorn Equality Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 25, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will retain permanent residence in the AEF service area of downstate Illinois and attend any accredited, post-secondary educational institution. Scholarships are designed to provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students, allies, or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered parents.

Aspiriant Impact Scholarship
Sponsor: Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate-level CFP Board Registered Program. Applicant must also be from an underrepresented population within the financial planning profession in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation, AND/OR must have a demonstrated financial need, as explained in an essay to be submitted during the application process.

Encouraging Diversity Scholarship
Sponsor: DP Law
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled during the Spring semester. Applicant must be a minority and be a pre-law or law school student.