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Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to up to three graduating high school seniors (residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, or Knollwood) who demonstrate a passion for reading. The Friends of Lake Forest Library inaugurated this scholarship in 2003 to recognize students whose lives are enriched by reading.
Application Process
- Complete the application form
- Submit a 500-word essay
- Include a letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a relative
- Submit completed application to:
- The College and Career Resource Center by March 15, 2021.
- Drop off completed application to Lake Forest Library by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2021.
- Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2021.
Mail to:
Friends of Lake Forest Library Scholarship Committee
360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest IL 60045
Late applications will not be considered.
Questions: please contact Friends of Lake Forest Library board member Prasanthi Chennareddy at psanthireddy@yahoo.com or 847.630.1555.