LGBTQ Students
Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) scholarships aren't just available to students based on their sexual orientation or identity.
Rather, they are also open to students who demonstrate active involvement in promoting equal rights and acceptance of the gay and lesbian communities.
LGBTQ scholarships are distributed through schools and small organizations.
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New Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
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deadline |
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Pride on the Hill AwardTufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering |
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DescriptionThe Pride on the Hill Award is open to graduate and undergraduate students at Tufts University. To be considered for this award, you must, through community involvement, artistic expression, written work, or scientific research, have contributed to the understanding at Tufts of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender identities during the... View Scholarship Details |
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Pride on the Hill AwardTufts University - School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Pride on the Hill Award is open to graduate and undergraduate students at Tufts University. To be considered for this award, you must, through community involvement, artistic expression, written work, or scientific research, have contributed to the understanding at Tufts of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender identities during the... View Scholarship Details |
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Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of California, Riverside |
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DescriptionThe Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be in good academic standing and identify yourself as a member of the LGBT Community or be an "active" ally of the LBGT community to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must write... View Scholarship Details |
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Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be in good academic standing and identify yourself as a member of the LGBT Community or be an "active" ally of the LBGT community to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must write... View Scholarship Details |
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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
Up to $5,000 | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ... View Scholarship Details |
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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ... View Scholarship Details |
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Richard B. Fisher ScholarshipMorgan Stanley |
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DescriptionThe Richard B. Fisher Scholarship is available to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBT undergraduate students. Recipients of this award will also be eligible for a summer internship with Morgan Stanley. View Scholarship Details |
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Richard B. Fisher ScholarshipMorgan Stanley |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Richard B. Fisher Scholarship is available to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBT undergraduate students. Recipients of this award will also be eligible for a summer internship with Morgan Stanley. View Scholarship Details |
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Williams-Lundeen ScholarshipNazareth College |
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DescriptionThe Williams-Lundeen Scholarship is available to Nazareth College full-time undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ. View Scholarship Details |
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Williams-Lundeen ScholarshipNazareth College |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Williams-Lundeen Scholarship is available to Nazareth College full-time undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ. View Scholarship Details |
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Cal Arts Access GrantCalifornia Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) |
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DescriptionThe Cal Arts Access Grant is available to students at the California Institute of the Arts who demonstrate financial need, show exceptional merit demonstrated by students in highly competitive fields of study, and further support of diverse voices and artistic practices within specific student cohorts. View Scholarship Details |
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Cal Arts Access GrantCalifornia Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Cal Arts Access Grant is available to students at the California Institute of the Arts who demonstrate financial need, show exceptional merit demonstrated by students in highly competitive fields of study, and further support of diverse voices and artistic practices within specific student cohorts. View Scholarship Details |
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Malyon-Smith Scholarship AwardAmerican Psychological Association Division 44 |
Up to $1,000 | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the... View Scholarship Details |
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Malyon-Smith Scholarship AwardAmerican Psychological Association Division 44 |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the... View Scholarship Details |
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Lake Lytal, Jr. ScholarshipUniversity of Florida College of Law |
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DescriptionThe Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. You must demonstrate the following qualities to be eligible for this award: commitment to making meaningful contributions to a pluralistic community and the continuation of a diverse student body; sensitivity to and... View Scholarship Details |
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Lake Lytal, Jr. ScholarshipUniversity of Florida College of Law |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Lake Lytal, Jr. Scholarship is available to entering students at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. You must demonstrate the following qualities to be eligible for this award: commitment to making meaningful contributions to a pluralistic community and the continuation of a diverse student body; sensitivity to and... View Scholarship Details |
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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Assoc. Scholarship - SW LawSouthwestern Law School |
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DescriptionThe Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Association Scholarship is open to students at Southwestern University School of Law who are gay, lesbian or bisexual. View Scholarship Details |
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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Assoc. Scholarship - SW LawSouthwestern Law School |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Law Students Association Scholarship is open to students at Southwestern University School of Law who are gay, lesbian or bisexual. View Scholarship Details |
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Alan Berman Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Law |
Varies | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of North Carolina, School of Law. You must demonstrate merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to gay and lesbian students or students with an interest in advancing civil rights for gay and lesbian people. View Scholarship Details |
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Alan Berman Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Law |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Alan Berman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at the University of North Carolina, School of Law. You must demonstrate merit and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to gay and lesbian students or students with an interest in advancing civil rights for gay and lesbian people. View Scholarship Details |
Largest Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
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name |
award |
deadline |
Link |
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J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination AwardThe University of Kansas |
$11,000 | August 25, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination Award is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must be a resident of Kansas and intend to major in education to be considered for this award. You must also have experienced discrimination, bullying and/or violence due to your orientation, and demonstrate support for the GLBTQIA+... View Scholarship Details |
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J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination AwardThe University of Kansas |
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award $11,000 |
deadline August 25, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe J.L. Cleland GLBTQIA+ Non-Discrimination Award is open to entering freshmen at the University of Kansas. You must be a resident of Kansas and intend to major in education to be considered for this award. You must also have experienced discrimination, bullying and/or violence due to your orientation, and demonstrate support for the GLBTQIA+... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
$10,000 | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection... View Scholarship Details |
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UW Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe UW Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of Washington, Seattle. You must be a resident of Washington and identify as belonging to an underserved group to be eligible for this renewable award. This may be defined as being a foster care recipient, ethic minority, first generation, or similar group. Selection... View Scholarship Details |
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Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law ScholarshipHorizons Foundation |
Up to $10,000 | October 12, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship is open to LGBTQ students pursuing a law school degree. You must show leadership and courage on behalf of the LGBTQ community, have faced barriers to educational access and demonstrate significant financial need in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law ScholarshipHorizons Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline October 12, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship is open to LGBTQ students pursuing a law school degree. You must show leadership and courage on behalf of the LGBTQ community, have faced barriers to educational access and demonstrate significant financial need in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
Up to $5,000 | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT... View Scholarship Details |
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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT... View Scholarship Details |
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University Enrichment Scholarship- University of ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas |
Up to $2,000 | February 01, 2026 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe University Enrichment Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Arkansas who are from underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, students with interest in a field that does not typically attract members of their ethnicity or gender, students who reside in an underrepresented county in Arkansas, and first-generation... View Scholarship Details |
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University Enrichment Scholarship- University of ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe University Enrichment Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Arkansas who are from underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, students with interest in a field that does not typically attract members of their ethnicity or gender, students who reside in an underrepresented county in Arkansas, and first-generation... View Scholarship Details |
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NFALA LGBTQ+ ScholarshipNational Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) |
Up to $4,000 | September 08, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship is available to law students enrolled at accredited schools. To be considered for this award, you must either be a member of NFALA or any of its regional affiliates or affinity networks or who have demonstrated prior or current service in the Filipino-American community. Selection is based on a demonstrated... View Scholarship Details |
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NFALA LGBTQ+ ScholarshipNational Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline September 08, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe NFALA LGBTQ+ Scholarship is available to law students enrolled at accredited schools. To be considered for this award, you must either be a member of NFALA or any of its regional affiliates or affinity networks or who have demonstrated prior or current service in the Filipino-American community. Selection is based on a demonstrated... View Scholarship Details |
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Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of Southern California |
Up to $12,000 | December 01, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students at the University of Southern California. Selection will be based on academic achievement, personal merit, and contribution to the LGBTQ+ community. View Scholarship Details |
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Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of Southern California |
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award Up to $12,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students at the University of Southern California. Selection will be based on academic achievement, personal merit, and contribution to the LGBTQ+ community. View Scholarship Details |
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Korty and Morton ScholarshipAcorn Equality Fund |
Up to $4,000 | September 26, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Korty and Morton Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and... View Scholarship Details |
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Korty and Morton ScholarshipAcorn Equality Fund |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline September 26, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Korty and Morton Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and... View Scholarship Details |
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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
Up to $5,000 | Varies | See Details | |
DescriptionThe UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ... View Scholarship Details |
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UCLA Lambda Alumni Association ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students at UCLA. You must be an ally of or identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to those who are committed to LGBT leadership and/or those who have shown a commitment to the LGBTQ... View Scholarship Details |
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Central Illinois Friends ScholarshipAcorn Equality Fund |
Up to $4,000 | September 26, 2025 | See Details | |
DescriptionThe Central Illinois Friends Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake,... View Scholarship Details |
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Central Illinois Friends ScholarshipAcorn Equality Fund |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline September 26, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Central Illinois Friends Scholarship is available to LGBT college students. You must be a permanent resident of Illinois and attend or plan to attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility in order to be considered for this award. This award is open to all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake,... View Scholarship Details |
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