The Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for A & D Hewitt Memorial Scholarship.
Donor Name: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
State: Illinois
City: Chicago and Berwyn
Town: Cicero
Village: River Forest and Oak Park
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline: 03/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $500
Details:
The fund encourages and enables students to explore possibilities in new and varied areas of interests, expanded cultural experiences, leadership training, and new skills development (i.e. through internships).
Award funding can be used to support creative interests or academic pursuits through enrichment classes or other opportunities provided by local institutions and organizations.
Funding Information
The grant awards are up to $500 and will be awarded on a one-time basis.
- the cost of program fees or
- tuition to attend classes,
- workshops or camps.
Eligible Applicants
You can apply if you:
- Are a student between the ages of 11 and 14 (6th – 9th grades).
- Attend school in Oak Park, River Forest or surrounding west Cook county communities (Maywood, Forest Park, Berwyn, Cicero, the Chicago neighborhoods of Austin and Galewood, Elmwood Park, or Melrose Park).
- Require financial assistance in order to attend the program or participate in the opportunity.
For more information, visit Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.