Ferak Family Scholarship
Paying it forward is essential to ensuring that students have access to the world of higher education.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are ready for the hard work college will bring them and are motivated to always be learning.
Any high school senior at Lockport Township High School in Illinois who has at least a 3.0 GPA as well as volunteering experience and/or work experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re taking at least one AP class.
To apply, tell us what colleges you’re applying to and hoping to attend, what AP class(es) you’re taking, your favorite class, and the impacts you’ve experienced from taking rigorous courses.
What schools have you applied to and where do you hope to attend?
What AP classes are you taking and what is your favorite so far?
How has taking challenging courses impacted you and how do you plan to maintain your level of rigor in college?
As you think about the next 4 years, what are you most excited about?
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The application deadline is May 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 5, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 5, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.