Outside Scholarships

"Outside Scholarships" refer to awards provided by an entity outside of Lake Forest College.

These scholarships might be from a parents' employer, community organization, philanthropic group, etc. The College does not specifically endorse any of these scholarships, nor do we play any part in the requirements, selection or payment of funds listed here. While we believe that the resources below are worthwhile, we do not guarantee the authenticity of the information or websites, and do not endorse the information or services offered.

During the 2024-2025 academic year, over 150 Lake Forest students received at least one scholarship from an outside source this academic year, totaling over $800,000 ... over $5000 per person!  Last year, approximately 200 students received over $1.3M in total scholarships from outside sources.

If you receive funds from a source other than the College, please notify our office. Such “outside scholarships” will normally reduce the amount your family pays or the loans you use. In some cases, it affects your loan or work-study eligibility. On rare occasions it affects a College need-based grants. General requirements are listed below; others may be found on the individual websites.  

August Deadlines

Students in Need Scholarship    $2000    August 4

John Pauciulo Entrepreneurial Scholarship    $1000    August 10

Empowering Families Scholarship    $1000    August 13

Young Legal Professionals Scholarship    $1000     August 18

Marine Electric Systems STEM Scholarship    $2500    August 20

Young Legal Professionals Scholarship, August 18, $1000 
* must be U.S. citizen studying law with intent to practice after graduation 

September Deadlines

Schlack & Bassmaji, injury advocacy $1000   Sept 1  

The Gates Scholarship (HS seniors)    covers all costs after the college's financial aid is considered   Sept 15

Marshall Scholarship (graduate studies)  covers fees, cost of living expenses    Sept 16   
>> campus interview required by June 

Robinson Law Attorney Ambitions Scholarship    $1000    September 17

Coca-Cola Scholarship (HS seniors)   150 awards of $20,000   Sept 30

Fulbright Grant (for graduate studies)   amounts vary   late September submission to College Rep

Berel Farkas Scholarship, September 10, $1500  

Berel Farkas Grant, September 10, $1500 

Attorney Ambitions Scholarship, September 17, $1000 
* pursuing law or related field  

Justice for All Scholarship, September 22, $1000 
* pursuing law, government, or law enforcement 

HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Scholarship, September 30, $1000 
* must be U.S. resident majoring in computer science-related field 

October Deadlines

The Biederman & Burleson Champions of Justice Scholarship     $1,000     October 6

Donald Bell Law    $1500    October 1

Conquering Cancer Scholarship    $1000     October 6

Wounded First Responders Scholarship    $1000    October 8

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship  30 fellowships of $90,000   October 30

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship, October 8, $2000 
Leadership Excellence Scholarship, October 13, $1000 
* must be undergrad student (18+ yrs old) in Greek life with leadership qualities 

November Deadlines

Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student Scholarship"  $1000 - $7500  per year, renewable   Nov 12

Resilient Student Scholarship  $1500   November 12

Whitlock Law Hope & Opportunity Scholarship  $1500   November 5

December Deadlines

Ramage Law Adopted Child Scholarship  $1000   December 15

WilsonAmplifiers Scholarship, December 15, $3000 
* must be pursuing a field in tech, engineering, or communications 

Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship, December 17, $1000 
* must be U.S. single parent or child of one, pursuing a legal field  

Scholarship America  Dream Award

January Deadlines

Dream Chaser ScholarshipJanuary 12,  $1000
* first-generation student, interested in Law

General Websites

Consider creating a separate email address for scholarship searches, in case you get a lot of unwanted email.


Special Categories / Web Sites:

Affordable Colleges Online and OnlineColleges.net are not just for online schools.

Military Affiliation

AffordableColleges.com (general resource, various service branches)

Air Force - General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant 

American Legions (two sites)
   Auxiliary Scholarship Program  -  child, grandchild, great-grandchild of a veteran
   Legacy Scholarship Program  -  child of post-9/11 veteran who died on active duty, or is disabled

Amvets - Illinois   National

Army 

Coast Guard

Department of Education

Department of Veteran’s Affairs  -  veterans/children

Iran & Afghanistan  -  if your parent died in service after 9/11

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation -  25 military-related resources  

Navy-Marine Corps 

Military Officers Association of America  - Veterans, family members

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Veterans United Foundation

VFW’s Sport Clips Help a Hero - separate fall/spring deadlines

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars

VFW Auxiliary

Wells Fargo: Scholarship & Emergency Grant programs  

Yellow Ribbon Program - Lake Forest participates  

Off-Campus Study

AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study)

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)  

Gilman Foundation

Institute of International Education -  scholarships, fellowships, internships

State/Location Specific

Nat’l Assoc of State Student Grant & Aid Programs

Arizona Students

Arkansas Students  - scholarship search

District of Columbia

Hawai‘i Students -  over 150 scholarships to pursue 

Illinois Students -  grants, loans, and scholarships for all grade levels

Illinois Students - Community Fndtn of Northern IL;  Winter Cycle has 120+ scholarships;  Feb 1 deadline

Illinois Students - IL Assoc'n of College Admissions Counseling;  March 2 is the 2025 deadline

Illinois (Chicago Public Schools) -  Wentcher Foundation;  Feb 7 is the 2025 deadline

Indiana Students  -  grant and scholarship programs

Maine Students -  and FAME

Pennsylvania Students 

Rhode Island Foundation  

Rhode Island Student Loan Authority search

Tennessee Students - February 1 is the 2025 deadline

Washington Students  -  scholarship search

Transfer Students

Community College students  -  Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Oakton Community College students  -  Wentcher Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa members - various awards, criteria, deadlines

Women

Affordable Colleges.com

Center for Online Education - not limited to scholarships for online studies

Other Resources

About Scholarship Scams

Contact Financial Aid

Phone and Fax

847-735-5103
finaid@lakeforest.edu

Location

Patterson Lodge, 2nd Floor
Middle Campus, Map

Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FINANCIAL AID STAFF

Jerry Cebrzynski
Associate Vice President for Financial Aid
847-735-5104
cebrzynski@lakeforest.edu

Mark Anderson
Associate Director
847-735-5010
anderson@lakeforest.edu

Adriana Rodriguez
Associate Director for Financial Aid Operations
VA Certifying Official
847-735-5015
rodriguez@lakeforest.edu

Si necesita hablar con alguien en español en la oficina de ayuda financiera, usted puede llamar a Adriana Rodriguez.