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    Justin W. Leong Scholarship

    Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    $3,000 to $6,000

    $3,000 renewable for one additional year for a potential total of $6,000

    Deadline

    Rolling deadline

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    Established by an immigrant alumnus in honor of his son, this scholarship supports vocational and trade school training for young adults in the Chicagoland area. The program is open to high school seniors and graduates who are planning to enroll in an accredited trade, licensing, certification, or two-year associate program. Funding can be applied toward tuition or any school-related expenses. Candidates are evaluated on multiple criteria, including potential in their chosen trade, character, community service, work history, and extreme financial hardship.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Illinois
    • High school student or Undergraduate
    • 12th grade or College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, technical or trade school
    • Open to Chicagoland area residents between 17 and 25 years of age attending a vocational school, trade school, or two-year college.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $3,000 to $6,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Rolling deadline

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: Applications are accepted on an on-going basis with no deadline to apply

    How to apply

    1. Apply online through the application link provided on the foundation website on an ongoing basis.
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    Provider and source

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

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