Endowment

Endowed funds help to secure the ongoing future of the College by providing perpetual support. A variety of funds help to support the priorities that fulfill the mission of Lake Forest College.

Student Support

Creating a named endowed scholarship is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy and honor family and friends. As higher education becomes increasingly expensive, endowed scholarships enable the College to offer need- and merit-based scholarships to the best students without tapping annual operating funds.  Other ways to support student needs through endowed funds include:

  • Study Abroad Opportunity Fund - providing assistance to students with need who are pursuing programs abroad
  • Apprentice Scholars - to provide funds for students to conduct one-on-one research with faculty over the summer
  • Science in the Summer - allowing science majors to conduct research over the summer
  • Student Prizes - recognizing student achievement

 

Chicago Initiatives

Lake Forest College is in the unique position to tap into the resources of Chicago. Funds that support our Chicago initiatives help provide a unique learning experience.

  • Access to Chicago Fund - Class Trips - provides funds for excursions into Chicago, to supplement on-campus teaching.
  • Access to Chicago Fund - Special Events - provides for college-sponsored cultural outings to Chicago.
  • City Activity Fund - Class Trip - covers admissions fees for class trips.
  • City Activity Fund - Special Events - covers admissions fees for college-sponsored cultural outings to Chicago.

 

Campus support and development

These endowed funds help support the academic infrastructure of the College, such as:

  • Smart Classroom Technology - provides for the acquisition and maintenance of classroom technologies.
  • Library Resources - helps support the ongoing acquisition and maintenance of the College’s collection.
  • Campus Enhancements/Landscaping - maintains and enhances the beauty of our historic campus.
  • Journal Acquisitions - provides funds to acquire academic journals.

 

Faculty support and development

Funds that support faculty and their development help to strengthen the academic quality of the College.

  • Academic Program Fund - support an academic department or program.
  • Senior Faculty Research Fund - provides research funds for a tenured professor.
  • Junior Faculty Research Fund - provides research funds for tenure-track faculty.
  • Faculty Travel Fund - covers travel expenses for faculty to travel to conferences and workshops.