2025|26 Lake Forest College Forester Flagship Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of February, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 
The Lake Forest Forester Flagship Program provides qualified in-state first-year and transfer Illinois students with 100% of the College’s tuition covered in grants and scholarships.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Students who qualify for the Forester Flagship program will need to meet the following criteria:
•  You’re eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
•  You submit your FAFSA before the State-established deadline for MAP Grant consideration. 
•  You’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
•  You’re an Illinois resident (parents listed on the FAFSA are also Illinois residents)
•  You must live on-campus for the entirety of your college career

Value of Scholarship: 
The Forester Flagship program covers 100% of the College’s tuition. This program is renewable for a total of four years, (eight semesters of continuous enrollment), for new first-year students and for up to three years, (six semesters of continuous enrollment), for new transfer students as long as you continue to meet the following renewal criteria:

•  You must submit a FAFSA by December 1 prior to each academic year
•  You and your parent(s) must continue to be Illinois residents
•  You must maintain a satisfactory academic status
•  You must remain eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and Illinois MAP Grant
•  You must continue to live on campus.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply:
1.  Submit your application for admission to Lake Forest College
2.  Complete your FAFSA, and include our Federal Code, 001706.
3.  You will be notified via email if you are a recipient of the award. Your deposit to enroll counts as acceptance of your award.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Lake Forest College Forester Flagship Program Page.