The PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois 2026 Scholarship Program is an unrestricted $2500 scholarship for Illinois LGBTQ+ undergraduate, graduate, and continuing students who are between 17 and 28 years old. Its purpose is to encourage and support those who identify as LGBTQ+ to pursue their educational and career goals.
Scholarship Details
- $2,500 unrestricted scholarship
- Open to Illinois LGBTQ+ undergraduate, graduate, and continuing students
- Applicants must be between 17 and 28 years old
- Application opens February 1st and deadline is April 15th
Eligibility Criteria
- Must identify as LGBTQ+
- Must reside in Illinois
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 28
- Must be enrolled in or planning to attend an undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education program
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility based on age, residency, and LGBTQ+ identity requirements
- Complete and submit all required application materials by April 15th
- Monitor communications for scholarship announcements on May 15th
