Forester Scholars Weekends

Introducing our Forester Scholars Weekends

What are Forester Scholars Weekends?

These are invitation-only events for first-year students applying to the College for Fall 2026.

This year, we will be offering five in-person weekend options for you to choose from based on your schedule and academic interest. During this immersive experience, you’ll engage with current students and faculty, participate in an evaluative academic session, and have the opportunity to stay on campus for the evening in a dorm with a current student!

Let's talk about our full-tuition scholarship

We will be awarding a total of five full-tuition scholarships during the Forester Scholars Weekends in Spring 2026. Faculty members will evaluate students as part of the academic session. The faculty recommendation and the application for admission will be used to determine scholarship recipients. 

Why you have to be there
All attendees will receive a up to $10,000 in annual scholarship funds!

Want in? All you have to do is apply!
This is an invitation-only event. The selection process is based on academic performance and first come first serve. No additional application is required. To be considered, your completed application must be submitted by January 15. We accept the Common Application or our own Lake Forest Application. 

When will these be happening?

This year we will have several options for students and their families to choose from: 

• January 25-26
• February 15-16
• February 22-23 (Humanities Weekend)
• March 22-23
• April 12-13