Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to three graduating high school seniors who clearly demonstrate a passion for reading. Students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are eligible to apply. The Friends of Lake Forest Library inaugurated this scholarship in 2003 to recognize students whose lives are enriched by reading.
Application Process
- Download and complete the application form.
- Submit a 500-word essay.
- Include a letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a relative. When contacting your recommender, provide them with the following information:
- Name of the scholarship you're applying for.
- Information about the scholarship. (See above in bold.)
- Name of the scholarship you're applying for.
- Your recommender can submit their letter online or on paper.
- Submit letter online.
- For letters on paper, please be sure the letter is in a secured, sealed envelope. Some teachers will not directly give you their letter, and you will need to direct them to the Friends Scholarship webpage to use the above link.
- Submit letter online.
- Submit your completed application materials by March 15, 2025, in any of the following ways:
- Email them to the LFHS counselor, Mrs. Gleason, jgleason@lfschools.net
- Drop them off at Lake Forest Library by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2025
- Mail them (postmarked by March 15) to:
Friends of Lake Forest Library Scholarship Committee
360 E Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest IL 60045
- Email them to the LFHS counselor, Mrs. Gleason, jgleason@lfschools.net
Late applications will not be accepted.