# Kathy McMahon Adams Scholarship

> Up to $1,500 from Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation. Deadline Feb 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/kathy-mcmahon-adams-scholarship
- Provider: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,500
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/il
- Official page: https://oprfcf.org/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this 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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IL
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Must be a graduate of Ascension School in Oak Park or a parishioner of Ascension Church. Extra consideration is given to students who want to pursue a career in teaching.

## How to apply

Submit an application online through the foundation's scholarship portal before the deadline.

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