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.  

May Deadlines

$1,000 Justice in Family Law Scholarship  -  May 26  -  $1000

  

Extra Space Storage   -  May 31     Multiple scholarships of $3,000 each

June Deadlines

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship  -   June 11

Award: $1000

  • currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate student, oraccepted for admission for the fall '25
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • at least 17 years of age
  • GPA of 3.0 +
  • must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents

Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship  -  June 16

Award:  $1,000

This award is offered to a single parent or a child of a single parent. Other eligibility criteria include:

  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be pursuing a paralegal, legal assistant, or pre-law program.

July Deadlines

Rosso Service Scholarship    July 9    $1000

Dream Chaser Scholarship  -   July 9     $1,000

    Vito Proietti Grant  -  July 15    $1,000



      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


      Fall  Deadlines


      Robinson Law Attorney Ambitions Scholarship    $1000    September 17

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

      Donald Bell Law    $1500    October 1

      Wilson Amplifiers Scholarship    $3000    December 15

      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.