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.