Deadline soon · Dec 1
- Award
- Amount varies
- Closes
- Dec 1, 2026
- Essay required
- One-time
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation program
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Award
Up to $4,000
$4,000 college scholarship
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
38 days left
Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.
The Bernard (Duke) Gawne Scholarship is a $4,000 college scholarship offered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation. This program is designed specifically for graduating seniors at Oak Park and River Forest High School. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need, and show active participation in both extracurricular activities and community service.
The award helps cover the costs of pursuing a college education. To apply, eligible students must submit their applications through the OPRFHS Common Application portal. Because the selection process requires demonstrating financial need, applicants should prepare to share their financial information, which is typically gathered using the FAFSA or similar financial aid forms. The application window for this opportunity closes on December 18, 2026 at 3pm.
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Applications open
Nov 16, 2026
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Winners notified
Not stated
As published: December 18, 2026 at 3pm
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