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    Dr. Robert Muehrcke Scholarship

    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Dec 18, 2026

    38 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Dr. Robert Muehrcke Scholarship, administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors at Oak Park and River Forest High School. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate athletic leadership during their high school careers and plan to pursue a four-year degree in a medicine-related field, such as nursing, physical therapy, medicine, or dentistry.

    The program requires candidates to submit their applications through the high school's common application system. Although the scholarship does not explicitly require a FAFSA or state financial aid application for eligibility, students are encouraged to complete these forms to establish general financial need for college. The application period closes on December 18, 2026 at 3pm. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, leadership in sports, and commitment to entering the healthcare profession.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • GPA of 4.00 or higher
    • Usable at: 4-year college
    • Must be a senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School who demonstrates athletic leadership and plans to study a medicine-related field.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Nov 16, 2026

    2. Deadline

      Dec 18, 2026

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: December 18, 2026 at 3pm

    How to apply

    1. Submit an application online through the Oak Park and River Forest High School Common Application portal during the open submission window.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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