The Friends of Lake Forest Library Scholarships are grants of $2,000 awarded to graduating seniors (residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, or Knollwood) who clearly 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

1. Complete the application form
2. Submit a 500-word essay
3. Include a letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a relative
4. Submit completed application to:
   1. The College and Career Resource Center by March 15, 2021.
   2. Drop off completed application to Lake Forest Library by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2021.
   3. 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.