APPLAUSE! Performing Arts Scholarship
$1000: 3.0+ GPA; Plans to major or minor in performing arts in college; participated in the performing arts at OPRFHS.
Ann P. Bekermeier Scholarship
$1000: 2.0+ GPA, varsity track or basketball participant, financial need, attending college in Illinois
Eric Brightfield Memorial Digital Media Scholarship
$1500: For a student interested in pursing a degree in a digital media related field such as journalism, social media, graphic design or web design.
Michael A. Campbell Scholarship
$1000: Renewable 4 years, 2 scholarships: Academic achievement and financial need
Richard Daniel Orchestra Scholarship
$1000: Must be a member of the OPRFHS Orchestra and play a string instrument; financial need; planning to major or minor in music or a related field.
Josh Davis Memorial Scholarship
$2000: 3.0+ GPA; love of the environment, plans to pursue environmental studies or related field; financial need; Essay: 300-350 words-Describe your commitment to environmental studies.
Catherine Deam Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Minimum two years of demonstrated community service or involvement in a major community service project.
Don Deia "Heart of the Plate" Scholarship
$375-renewable- 4years, softball team member; financial need
Donohue History Scholarship
$1000: Passion for history, high academic achievement; Essay: 200-250 words. Describe your passion for history and/or social sciences. What have you learned from the courses you have taken in the History Division? How have these courses contributed to your growth and development
Douglas Scholarship
$1000: 3.0+ GPA in business courses; Essay: 250-300 words. Why are you planning to pursue a business degree in college?; A letter of recommendation from a Business Ed teacher.
Eastern Star Scholarship
$1000, 1 female; high academic achievement
Robert Gauger Memorial Scholarship
$1500: 2.5+ GPA; course work in technology, physics or applied sciences; A letter of recommendation from a science or technology teacher
Dr. Gerald L. Clay Scholarship
$1500: Renewable-once: African American male; financial need
Garden Club of OP/RF Scholarship
$1500: 2 scholarships: Merit based; planning to pursue studies in an environmental related field.
Gerald L. Greer Memorial Scholarship
$1000: 1 male & 1 female: 3.0+ GPA, history student, preference given to students interested in teaching history; Essay: 200-250 words. Describe your desire to teach history. What are you most passionate about? What do you hope to achieve?
Ryan A. Hammond Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Must have attended either District 97 Hatch or Whittier school, financial need; Essay: 250-350 words. What matters to you and, and why?
Louise Hay Memorial Scholarship
$1000: 2 females: Academic achievement in mathematics.
Ernest Hemingway Writer's Scholarship
$1,000: Awarded to an incoming senior at OPRFHS with intent to study journalism, creative writing or English. Writing Submission required.
Hotchkiss Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Renewable 4 years, 2 scholarships: Financial need; academic achievement and leadership
Houck Scholarship
$1000: 3.0+ GPA: Student planning to attend Dartmouth or Hanover College; demonstrated compassion for others.
Carl Krafft Memorial Art Scholarship
$2000: 3 scholarships: Pursuing fine arts study in college: participated in OPRFHS Art program
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: Submission of a DIGITAL portfolio representing 10 to 20 examples of artwork showing evidence of competency in one or more of the visual arts disciplines. Submission of a personal essay explaining artistic accomplishments and/or art-related awards. Indicate the college/university you have chosen and state your future personal goals and professional aspirations. Recipients of the Visual Arts scholarships must endow one of their artworks to the Oak Park and River Forest High School art collection. The selection of this piece will be made by the high school art faculty.
Krafft Memorial Music Scholarship
$1000: Pursuing fine arts in college, participated in OPRFHS music program
Krafft Memorial Speech/Dance/TV Scholarship
$1000: Pursuing fine arts in college, participated in OPRFHS Speech, Dance or TV program
Patrick Luby Memorial Scholarship
$1000: 2 scholarships: Financial need; preference to those interested in teaching Spanish or other world language
Mead Scholarship
$1000: 3.0+ GPA: financial need
Miller/Cooke/Wood Scholarship
$1000: Honoring student in areas of drama, musical and technical theatre.
Monaco Music Scholarship
$2000: Interest in pursuing musical studies in college, preference to a piano student; academic merit; financial need.
R.J. Mike Nielsen Scholarship
$1000: Stage Crew member; excellence in technical theatre.
Offermann Scholarship for Excellence in English
$1000: Planning to major or minor in English in college; Essay: 250-300 words. Describe how you embody the English division mission and vision. (Document available in the English Division office)
Gary F. Olson Memorial Scholarship
$1500: 2.5-3.0 GPA: Financial need.
OPRFHS Scholarship Foundation Directors Scholarship
$1000: Renewable 4 years, 2 scholarships: Financial need, academic achievement
OPRFHS Retirees – ‘DOOPER’ Scholarship
$1000: Financial need; academic achievement
OPUS: Alumni Association Scholarship
$1000: Interest in pursuing a degree in the fine and performing arts; Essay 200-300 words: Describe an experience related to your performing arts education at any level that has had a significant impact on you.
Quinn Swimming/Diving Scholarship
$1000: 2 scholarships, 1 male, 1 female: 2+ year member OPRFHS Swim and Diving Team
Essay: 300-500 words. Describe a defining moment for you on the swimming and diving team and tell why you consider it a defining moment.
Terri Race Educational Technology Scholarship
$1000: Interest in computer applications, technology; demonstrated community service
Roberta L. Raymond Scholarship
$1000: 2.75+ GPA; Preference given to minority students; High financial need.
Schaffer Memorial Scholarship
$1000: 2.0-3.0 GPA; financial need; academic achievement
Dr. Alexander Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Outstanding Senior in English
Seabury Foundation Scholarship
$2000: Renewable 4 years, 2 males, 2 females: Shows initiative, leadership, academic achievement and financial need.
Shepard Family Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Priority given to African-American students; Academic rigor and financial need considered; students who are interested in pursuing pre-medicine, technology or entrepreneurship.
Carol Shields (Class of ’53) Memorial Scholarship
$1000: Financial need, academic achievement
Ishma Stewart Memorial Scholarship
$1000: 2.5+ GPA; member of Spoken Word
Jack Tavolacci Memorial Scholarship
1500; A senior whose demonstrated legacy embodies the qualities of love, acceptance and inclusivity which were championed by Jack Tavolacci. Applicants should be seen as a friend to all in the Oak Park and River Forest High School community.; Letter of Recommendation from a peer (preferred) or teacher, coach, community member which addresses the qualities noted above in the scholarship applicant.; a 250-400 word essay that articulates how the applicant feels that his/her actions have demonstrated the characteristics championed by Jack Tavolacci. GPA and financial need NOT a consideration.
Tony Trofimuk Scholarship
$1000: Girls Varsity basketball letter recipient
TNH-Stephen A. Henry Scholarship
$1000: OPRFHS athlete, team manager or student trainer who has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship, leadership and team spirit.
Don and Mary Vogel Scholarship
$2,000: Renewable 4 years; Financial need, academic achievement, co-curricular involvement. Essay 750 words: Describe your most remarkable high school moment..
Zussman-Amato Memorial Scholarship
$5000: 1 female: Pursuing science in college; Essay: 300-500 words. Describe your passion for science and future career goal