Kathy McMahon Adams Scholarship

The Kathy McMahon Adams Scholarship is a regional program administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation. This scholarship is designed for high school seniors or current college students who are either graduates of Ascension School in Oak Park or active parishioners of Ascension Church. While the program is open to students pursuing various academic paths, the selection committee gives extra consideration to applicants who plan to pursue a career in teaching.

The award provides $1,500 to help cover the costs of higher education. To apply, students must submit their application through the foundation's online scholarship portal. While the program does not explicitly require the FAFSA, students are generally encouraged to complete the federal application to establish financial need for overall college planning. The deadline to submit all application materials for this scholarship is February 15, 2027.